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J« E> Moreau Meyer Page I 3/XO/5Q a depth of three feet ao they will not freeze in the winter time. Proa the stain* a email service line is installed, usually of 3/4 inch galvanized iron, for delivery of water to the consumer* s house# A State law prohibits the use of water meters in cities of over 4,500 population in Nevada, so we deliver water on a flat rate of two dollars per month to most houses* Because of this lack of meter control, the amount consumed In the summer months is very high, reaching 610 gallons per capita daily in July* 3fc.ch month we take a number of samples of water from different locations, and submit these samples in sterilized bottles to the Board of Health for bacteriological analysis, and while they are uniformly clear, nevertheless we do not relax our vigilance because sanitation is most Important to the public health* I trust this will be of some information and assistance to you, and hope you will excuse me for replying in English as X eia not too well versed in other languages* Sincerely yours, Superintendent {AIR MAIL)
