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189o.] DociMENT No. 20. 125
use. A sewerage system on the franchise ])hin has also
recently been constructed. The sewage is discharged into
the Neuse through two twelve-inch pipes terminating
where the water is from eight to ten feet deep, some four
hundred and fifty feet from the shore.
Some fears have been expressed in regard to a possible
nuisance resulting from this method of disposal, but the
quantity is so small, compared with the volume of water in
the river, that I do not apprehend any trouble from that
source. The sewer grades are so light, on account of the
flatness of the country, that systematic and thorough flush-ing
will be required to keep the system in good order.
RALEIGH.
Water-works owned by a company. Supply comes from
Walnut creek, about two miles from the pumping station
and above all supposed sources of contamination. The
water is also filtered by one of the mechanical devices, alum
being used as a coagulant to some extent. The water-shed
is some ten miles long, fairly well settled, and as the popu-lation
is naturally going to increase, the chances of specific
pollution are also going to be greater each year. I consider
the chances of good water for this city depend to a very
great degree upon thorough and faithful filtration. A com-plete
system of sewers designed by J. L. Ludlow, C. E., was
built some years ago. The sewage is discharged through
four outfalls into running water at a satisfactory distance
from the city, and where no reasonable complaint can be
made. The system is provided with automatic flush-tanks,
but on account of a disagreement with the Water Company
they are not used, the flushing being done once a week from
a hydrant.
REIDSVILLE.
No public water supply, and a prospective source is not
particularly manifest. The question of sewage disposal will
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| Full Text | 189o.] DociMENT No. 20. 125 use. A sewerage system on the franchise ])hin has also recently been constructed. The sewage is discharged into the Neuse through two twelve-inch pipes terminating where the water is from eight to ten feet deep, some four hundred and fifty feet from the shore. Some fears have been expressed in regard to a possible nuisance resulting from this method of disposal, but the quantity is so small, compared with the volume of water in the river, that I do not apprehend any trouble from that source. The sewer grades are so light, on account of the flatness of the country, that systematic and thorough flush-ing will be required to keep the system in good order. RALEIGH. Water-works owned by a company. Supply comes from Walnut creek, about two miles from the pumping station and above all supposed sources of contamination. The water is also filtered by one of the mechanical devices, alum being used as a coagulant to some extent. The water-shed is some ten miles long, fairly well settled, and as the popu-lation is naturally going to increase, the chances of specific pollution are also going to be greater each year. I consider the chances of good water for this city depend to a very great degree upon thorough and faithful filtration. A com-plete system of sewers designed by J. L. Ludlow, C. E., was built some years ago. The sewage is discharged through four outfalls into running water at a satisfactory distance from the city, and where no reasonable complaint can be made. The system is provided with automatic flush-tanks, but on account of a disagreement with the Water Company they are not used, the flushing being done once a week from a hydrant. REIDSVILLE. No public water supply, and a prospective source is not particularly manifest. The question of sewage disposal will |
