Pumping Station Storm Proof
Recent repairs to the Galveston, Tex., pumping station have made it practically storm proof, according to Commissioner M. E. Shay. The repairs done, except for a little painting and stucco work, have been completed. It is thought that the work will be finished this week. Repairs began about two months ago, but have been interrupted on account of delayed shipments of steel. Steel columns have been placed inside to reinforce the building, which is being painted inside and out. The standpipe and receiving tank have been painted. The repair work is being done under the supervision of Stowe & Stowe, architects. The cost of the work is $4,500. Delinquent water and sewer customers are paying their bills fairly well, according to Mr. Shay. When the water supply is cut off from a residence a penalty of $2 must be paid before it is restored. Bids on general repair work at the Alta Loma pumping station will be opened at the regular meeting of the city commissioners at the city hall this afternoon at 5 o’clock. It is planned to paint the building, repair the floor and do considerable stucco work. The building has not been generally overhauled since 1915.
At the pumping station at Pitman, Pa., kerosene has been substituted for gasoline in the engines. Tests show it to be much more economical and the results satisfactory. The town has a municipal water works.
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