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upr000113-112
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Reports - Annual State Labor Commission, Water and Electric Light Utilities (1 of 2)
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L as Vegas, N e v ./ w j i q t f I^/ Population ........M..K...I.I.S • S• ! ....... 2p-'SIf;r ©OQ .. 78.,500000 “ served .................... 4 R*.jStX . 1,300 Number of services .................... ..... None ““ ““ hmyedtrearsn ts. ................................................ ..... S ' 119 / . ...... 19/ Miles of water main ............................. As the state laws of N evada prohibit the use of retail meters in towns of 4 500 p o p u la te i or more the water service an Las Vegas is on a flat S e basis. The result is that d u r i n g g j summer months the average consumption exceeds 40 g PeFoPrelthe installation of new services, the flat /charge is $5.00 for a % " service carried to the ^property line. On larger services, the actual cost of labor and material is charged. The charge for turning on water is $1.00. The franchise with the city provides that all fire hydrants are under the supervision of the water Company. The cost of installation and re­pairs is charged to the city. W ater is furmshed free for fire hydrants, street sprinkling and flush ing of sewer mains, as well as for city buildings. W a lt e r R . B r a c k e n , vifp-President. Las Vegas Land and Water Co>