118 HALIFAX WATER WORKS. JOHNSTON. 



those on domestic supply. The consumer pays only for the 

 actual quantity used, a'nd there is no minimum rate for this 

 class of consumer. The fire protection rates are levied on the 

 assessed value of all lands and premises and are paid by all 

 classes of consumers. 



The domestic rates are levied on the assessed value of 

 properties and also on the number of fixtures, the minimum 

 rate for fire and domestic purposes being $4.00 where no meter 

 is on the premises. 



Water is supplied to the military and naval properties and 

 the Intercolonial railway under special agreements, in the 

 former cases at so much per fixture and in the latter by actual 

 measurement of water consumed, with a lump sum added for 

 fire protection. ~No mains are extended in the distribution 

 system unless a bond is executed guaranteeing the interest at 

 5 per cent, on the actual outlay required. This business-like 

 method of making extensions has been the means of assuring 

 the revenue keeping pace with the expenditure. The following 

 statement shows the amount of the funded debt and annual cost 

 of maintenance in five year periods since the city took over the 

 w^orks. 



Includes cost of renewing old 3-inch mains with 4-inch mains. 



