126 AS TO WATER NOT ACCOUNTED FOR 



leakage from broken mains, or defective joints on the mains,' is 

 relatively small when compared with the leakage due to de- 

 fects in service pipes. 



If each distribution system were examined with the thorough- 

 ness which has characterized the Washington work, considerable 

 leakage could be found and eliminated, and the total consump- 

 tions reduced and the percentages of water accounted for sub- 

 stantially increased in a great many cities. 



