NATURAL HOT WATER TO HEAT A TOWN
Dr. E. H. Marshall, of Boise, Idaho, who is temporarily sojourning in Butte, says that in the vicinity of Boise there is a store of subterranean hot water which is being used to heat that city— ind with excellent results. The water was discovered about six years ago, and,when first tapped,gushed to a height of forty feet, and almost scalded to death the workmen who were boring an artesian well. The water was found at a depth of about 400 feet, and has natural pressure enough to raise it to the top floors of ordinary buildings, whence it will flow down through coils of radiators, heating the whole building. The water is said to have a temperature of 170degrees Fahrenheit, and a company has been formed for piping purposes. It is laimed that a saving of fifty per cent, can be effected over the ordinary method of heating. There is a large area of ground near the city, where the hot water spouts above the surface when tapped, and a number of well drillers are at work endeavoring to enlarge the area.
Westerly, R. I. has bought the plant of the water company for $177,000.
