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    Mr. Guild # 2 January 24, 1942 both of which have their own water systems) the per capita consumption is 605 gallons per day# From various water service publications, I under­stand the national average is 150 gallons per capita. On the basis if water were properly used, we now have a sufficient supply for 4 times our present population, or 40,000 people. I also attach a statement indicating per capita consumption in California cities of similar population; and also for Nevada utilities, on which we have this Information. You will note Reno and Sparks also have a high per capita consumption and the only reason I can advance for this is that water is served on a flat rate basis. I wish to make clear that the 605 gallons per capita is the maximum consumption; the average is 407 gallons over the year. I suggested the subject of your talk be the desire of the Railroad Company to bring industries to Las Vegas, because that was the keynote of Mr. Jeffers* speech at the dedication of the new streamlined depot in larch 1940. Of course, the community could not support a large number of industries using water, unless the supply were assured and proper conservation would thus make that possible. I attach an editorial from last night’s Review-Journal, which indicates the community interest in new industries. Yours very truly, Vice President