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LINCOLN COUNTY POWER DISTRICT NO. 1 P I O C H E . N E V A D A BOARD OF DIRECTORS May 19» 1950 E.G. W O O D S , C H A I R M A N P A U L GE M M IL L , T R E A S U R E R G E O . P A H E R N , S E C R E T A R Y Mr. E. E. Bennett, General Solicitor Union Pacific Railroad Company 422 West Sixth'Street Los Angeles 14, California Dear Mr. Bennett J Replying to your letter of May 15, 1950 (174-2) relating to the water'rates of Lincoln County Power Dis­trict No. 1 at Pioche, the Water Department has informed me that they do not'have special contracts with any of their customers in Pioche. The schedule of rates furnished to Mr. Cunningham are metered rates with a 500 minimum charge of per thousan d gallons up to the first six thousand gal­lons, or $3.00. After the minimum has been reached^ however; the charge per thousand gallons is exactly the same, that is, 500 per one thousand gallons. The flat rates which are mentioned at the top of the schedule are for temporary conditions in which the Power District has not yet completed their program of metered installations. It is believed that furnishing water to the Rail­road Company through one meter at the regular metered rate of 500 per thousand gallons, is the most satisfactory way for all concerned, especially in view of the fact that water is furnished to the stock yards. The Power District does , not wish to apply the stock-watering rate of 500 per head where it can be avoided, both because of the amount of book­keeping and inspection required, and because in the case of the Railroad Company, it would be inequitable and confusing. It is the aim of the Power District to have these rates simple and uniform throughout the area served so as to reach, as soon as possible, a"point where all of the water will be delivered through meters. I should be glad to reply to any further request for information. Very truly yours,