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4 Item 2. Renewing pipe line. The pipe line from settling basin to reservoir, end from reservoir to a point shown on attached print where pipe line crosses old Tonopah Highway, is in deplorable condition, and should be replaced at once. There can be no question but that it should be replaced by cast iron pipe. The present wooden line appears to have been hacked by an axe at one point, shot through with a .22 bullet at another, burnt in several places, and is exposed to vandalism or accidental brush fires at any time. It will be noted from attached print that the proposed plan contemplates laying of new line from old Tonopah Highway on a different alignment than present line so that it will enter the city six blocks north of present entrance. This will provide better distribution and equalization of pressure and a safety factor in having two points of ingress instead of one, as at present. The plan contemplates laying of 16-inch line rather than 24-inch, as stated in Mr. Knickerbocker’s letter of April 4th, which would effect a proportionate decrease in expenditure required. If this plan is approved, it would necessitate laying of line in not more than two installments. It appears imperative that section from reservoir to old Highway be laid this year. If desired, construction of that section from Highway to Stewart Street could be deferred until next year, as present line from Highway to master meter in Railroad yard is in somewhat better condition than balance of the line. In connection with present wood lines, sections which have been re­moved indicate that sand in water has had an extremely abrasive effect, causing deep incisions which, no doubt, cause high friction loss. At such times as it becomes necessary to replace distribution lines, it should be done with cast iron pipe. jp ®§ General: The extremely large per capita consumption is due to a number of contributing factors: