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Measurements of water available and consumed in Las Vegas; Per capita water consumption in Fallon, Winnemucca, and Lovelock, circa 1934
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Archival Collection
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Flow measurements of the Las Vegas Big Spring and Little Spring and well in July 1931 and July 1934. Measurements of reservoir and settling basin on July 17, 1934 and July 19, 1934, before and after passing of city ordinance to reduce water waste. Estimated consumption by refrigeration systems. Estimated per capita water consumption in Las Vegas, Fallon, Winnemucca, and Lovelock.
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Breakdown of costs of water for the Union Pacific Railroad and the Las Vegas Land and Water Co. in 1934, February 15, 1935
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Archival Collection
Description
Breakdown of costs of water for the Union Pacific Railroad and the Las Vegas Land and Water Co. in 1934.
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Chart, Comparative measurements - water production, Las Vegas Springs, circa 1935
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Archival Collection
Description
Flow measurements from the Las Vegas Springs and well in July 1931, July 1934, and June 1935.
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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to Leonard L. Arnett (Las Vegas), June 20, 1935
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Archival Collection
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Letter to the Mayor of Las Vegas reporting of output from the Las Vegas Springs and wells and consumption by Las Vegas residents.
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Letter from Leonard L. Arnett (Las Vegas) to Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas), June 20, 1935
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Archival Collection
Description
Letter from the Mayor of Las Vegas requesting detail about water production and usage in Las Vegas. Handwritten notes on letter.
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Letter from A. M. Folger (Las Vegas) to R. L. Adamson, September 13, 1950
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Archival Collection
Description
Folger recommends installing a remote pressure gauge in the pipeline away from the pumps, because when leaks develop the pressure does not drop at the pumps, making it harder to realize there is a problem
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