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First, I desire to express the opinion that if a fairly pure water at a reasonable cost, can be obtained in sufficient quantity to supply all preset and probably future needs of your city, the present source of supply should be entirely abandoned.

First, I desire to express the opinion that if a fairly pure water at a reasonable cost, can be obtained in sufficient quantity to supply all preset and probably future needs of your city, the present source of supply should be entirely abandoned.

I was shown by your Commission two possible sources of supply; one from a mill race fed by Apple Creek, and the other from wells in the Killbuck valley, on what is known as the ______ place. There can be no hesitation in deciding between these two supplies if health interest alone are to be considered. And even from a financial standpoint, while the cost of introducing the former supply may be less than that of the latter, it is always cheapest in the end to obtain the purest supply possible.

I was shown by your Commission two possible sources of supply; one from a mill race fed by Apple Creek, and the other from wells in the Killbuck valley, on what is known as the Eichar place. There can be no hesitation in deciding between these two supplies if health interest alone are to be considered. And even from a financial standpoint, while the cost of introducing the former supply may be less than that of the latter, it is always cheapest in the end to obtain the purest supply possible.

 

The creek water is subject to pollution through miles of country which it would be impossible for you to protect. The epidemic of typhoid fever at Plymouth, Pa., teaches us that even with pure mountain streams open water supply's not always safe. The proposed supply from wells on Eichar place is free from any present danger of pollution, and may be kept so by proper attention to surroundings. I feel, therefore, that I can safely recommend this as a source of water supply for your city provided it can be made to yield a sufficient quantity. While there is considerable evidence to show that an abundant supply can be obtained from this source, should be proved conclusively before extensive work is begun.

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