PROPOSED AUXILIARY WATER SUPPLY OF BROCKTON
In the annual report of the Water Commissioners of the City of Brockton, Mass., it was stated that, “during the hot, dry season, for several hours a day, and for a number of days, the consumption of water exceeded the capacity of the present main from Silver Lake. This indicates the need of a second main, more storage, or the use of the old supply at times.” The commissioners consulted their chemist and bacteriologist, Mr. George E. Bolling, who reported that by treatment of the water of the older source, namely, the Salisbury Brook Reservoir, with sulphate of alumina, followed by fdtration through sand, the color of the water could be reduced to less than that of Silver Lake, the newer source, and used to supplement the present supply when necessary. At the (further suggestion of Mr. Bolling, the writer was appointed to report on the general subject of auxiliary water supply, including an outline design of a purification plant should the same be found necessary.
Yield of Silver Lake.
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