Water Department 28th Annual Report 4-1-1927 to 3-31-1928,1
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH
ANNUAL REPORT
DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY WATER WORKS
April 1, 1927
--to--
March 31, 1928
CONTENTS
Titles
Page
Data 5
History of Dubuque's Water Plant 6
Introduction 10
Rates 12
Comparative Condensed Income, Balance Sheet, and -Cash Receipt
and Disbursement Sheet 13
Detailed Comparative Income Account 14
Detailed Operating and Maintenance Expense 16
Total Investment 17
Net Increase in Value under City Manager Form of Government 19
Comparative Balance Sheet 20
Budget Balances and Overdrafts 22
Comparative Cash Receipts and Disbursement Sheet 24
Bonded Indebtedness and Investments 26
Sinking Fund Schedule 27
Recapitulation of Valuation of Land, Buildings, Distribution Sys-
tem, Equipment, etc, 28
Inventory of Repairs, Tools, Suplies and Stock on Hand 31
Power Cost of Monthly Pumpage per Thousand Gallons 32
Comparative Yearly and Daily Pumpage in Gallons 34
Comparative Statement 35
Chemical Analysis of Water 36
Comparative Cost of Pumpage per Thousand Gallons 37
Percent of Salable Water 38
Percent of Pumpage accounted for 39
Miscellaneous Reports 40
Activities• of the Main Extension Department 41
Main, Hydrant and Valve Inspections 43
Distribution System
Meters in Service 46
Main Extensions 47
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS 3
To The
City Commissioners
J OHN H. MACLAY MAYOR
Edward F. McEvoy
William H. Meuser
Henry F. Schuckert
Earl Yount
O. A. Kratz City Manager
M. H. Czizek City Solicitor
By The
Officers of the Department
John W. McEvoy.. Superintendent
J. W. Straub Engineer
Edw. \\r. Herron Cashier
J. Joseph Hail Accountant
Esther Fritschel Stenographer and Clerk
Paul Johnson Extension Foreman
John Carroll Chief Engineer of Pumping Stations
John Schmitt Meter Maintenance
4 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
Dubuque, Iowa
T H E
HEART
OF THE
Upper Mississippi
Valley
ONE OF THE LARGEST MANUFACTURING
CENTERS IN THE MIDDLE WEST
DUBUQUE HAS UNUSUAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
-BOTH RAIL AND WATER; ALSO AN AIR PORT
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS 5
DATA
First plant started in 1870. Municipally owned since 1900.
Source of Supply
5 Artesian Wells, 1500 ft. deep, 6" to 10" diameter at bottom.
21 Shallow Wells, 75 feet to 100 feet deep, 6" to 12" at bottom. (Emergency).
Mine tunnel known as "The Level."
Pumping Equipment
EAGLE POINT STATION --
One Dayton -Dowd Centrifugal Electric Driven 7,260,000 gallon capacity
One DeLaval Centrifugal Electric Driven . 6,000,000
One Snow Cross Compound Steam Driven 6,000,000
One Holly Gaskill Pump Steam Driven . 5,000,000
Two Air Compressors, 2,500 cubic feet per minute, Sullivan Type.
LEVEL STATION —
One Prescott Horizontal Duplex Electric Driven 2,000,000 gallons capacity.
WEST THIRD STREET STATION —
Two Dayton -Dowd Centrifugal Electric Driven 3,000,000 gallon capacity each.
Storage Capacity
Eagle Point Reservoir —capacity 650,000 gallons
Level Reservoir —capacity 1,080,000 "
W. 3rd Street Reservoir —capacity 7,500,000 "
Delhi Standpipes 1,000,000 "
Distribution System
Eagle Point Station Pressure 95 lbs.
Average Pressure 88 lbs.
Fire Pressure 88 lbs.
High Service, maximum pressure 165 lbs.
Present population of city 46,969
Purchase price in 1900 $545,000.00
Present Value $1,534,301.22
Miles of Mains 98.15 miles
Number of Valves 1,665
Number of Hydrants 699
Number of Meters 8,249
6 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
HISTORY OF DUBUQUE'S WATER PLANT
Overlooking a perfect landscape of the scenic Mississippi River, the City
of Dubuque was founded in the year 1833; not becoming incorporated, however,
until eight years later. Mining was the chief industry for many years, and
was carried on under great difficulties, due to the powerful strata of water
which covered the large beds of ore that were found. As the years progressed
many different methods of excavating the ore were employed. Among them, a
company headed by Silah Chamberlain and N. W. Kimball, was organized for
the purpose of blasting a tunnel under a large hill between what is now known
as Kaufman Avenue and West Dubuque, to drain that territory.
Their plans were that by blasting this tunnel below the level of the stand-
ing water they could lower the water head, thus causing the water to flow
through this tunnel into a ravine at a lower level. By this method they could
excavate the lead without being hampered by the water that stood at a higher
level.
This, however, was a mistaken idea, for in carrying out their plans, they
not only failed to lower the water head, but they also tapped a water vein
which flowed approximately 500,000 gallons per day, thus forming an uncon-
trollable body of water. This waste of water continued for more than two
years before this same company conceived the idea of converting this tremen-
dous loss of water into a Water Works. They then petitioned the City Council
for a franchise, and on the 16th day of December, 1870, W. J. Knight, as mayor,
signed an ordinance giving this company a franchise to operate a Water Works
under the name of Dubuque Water Company, reserving the right to purchase
this plant at the expiration of 20 years. This franchise required them to fur-
nish water by means of gravity pressure until an increase in consumption
called for pumping equipment.
In the year 1880 the demand for water supply increased to the hill dis-
tricts where gravity pressure failed to reach. An agreement was then made
with the owners of the old Lorimer Hotel, located on Bluff and Eighth Street,
to install a small pump in their basement. A large wooden tank was then
constructed at Julien and Wilson Avenue to hold the water thus pumped, and
to serve the hill district and those below that elevation, with an adequate
water supply.
In 1888 a pumping station was built at the foot of Eighth Street; and a
400,000 gallon standpipe was erected on Delhi Street in 1890, in order to supply
water to property at a higher elevation than the old wooden tank could fur-
nish. This supply was taken from an artesian well that had been drilled at
that pumping station.
One year later it was found necessary to use pumping equipment in place
of gravity pressure throughout the main part of the city. A new pumping
station was erected at Eagle Point and equipped with two 2,000,000 gallon
steam pumps and two 100 H. P. boilers. A group of shallow wells 2" in diame-
ter were driven in the sand, but were found to be a failure due to the wells
filling with sand and corrosion. A 16" line was then laid from the pumps to a
cistern near the river bank and a 16" line from this cistern to the river. This
cistern was used to take suction for the pumps, which pumped directly into
the mains. This plan was also found to be unreliable on account of the low
stage of water in the river at certain times of the year, and great objection to
the quality of water being served. Then two artesian wells were drilled to a
depth of about 1300 ft., which was the main source of supply. Thi"s new im-
provement gave satisfactory service for only a few years due to the fact that
sanitary sewers had been extended throughout the main part of the city, and
the consumption of water had increased to such an extent that a satisfactory
supply was not available. These conditions brought about an agitation among
the citizens who wished to purchase the water plant from the original company
and make necessary improvements to meet the demand.
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS 7
This was the situation which existed when a local syndicate was formed
about 1896 with the purpose of buying and improving the property. This syn-
dicate did not effect the purchase until 1898, when they rebuilt Eagle Point
Station by enlarging the building, adding a new five million gallon Holly
Steam Pump, one new steam engine and generator, and one 125 H. P. Boiler.
In: addition to this they made extensive improvements in the extension of
water mains.
After the Eagle Point Pumping Station had been modernized they drew
their attention to the other Water Works property. At the old water level, off
of Kaufmann Avenue, a new pumping station was erected, which we connected
with a 12" water main to Delhi Street standpipe. This construction eliminated
the need of the former Eighth Street Station, whose supply had been furnish-
ed by an artesian well, which was fast failing to meet the demand.
The sentiment for municipal; ownership was crystallized by a series of edi-
torials in the daily papers, which brought matters to a crisis. A special elec-
tion was called by the City Council, giving the people the privilege of voting
for municipal ownership. The result of the election was by a large majority in
favor of municipal ownership. After the special election had been held and
the vote canvassed and approved by the City Council, they at once proceeded
to purchase the Water Works by tendering an offer of $150,000 which was
refused by the owners. They agreed to a plan, however, to settle the matter
by arbitration. A board consisting of five members were accepted, two mem-
bers being selected by the City, two by the Water Company, and the fifth by
the other four members. The price agreed upon by a majority of this Board
was to be accepted by both interested parties. After many sessions of this
Board, each side being represented by hydraulic engineers and attorneys, a
price of $545,000 was agreed upon. This price included all property, buildings
and equipment, and the completion of all work already under construction.
On June lst, 1900, the holdings of the Dubuque Water Company were trans-
ferred to the City of Dubuque, under the name of the Dubuque City Water
Works.
A board of Water Works trustees were then appointed as managers. Very
little improvements were made, other than extension of water mains for the
first seven years. This board resigned in 1907. A new board of trustees was
then appointed. On taking charge, they found a very limited water supply.
This condition was improved by a number of 6" wells driven into the sand to
an average depth of about 90 ft. This increase in supply with the two artes-
ian wells already in use, gave a satisfactory supply until 1913; when the in-
crease in consumption and decrease in supply from the sand wells caused an-
other shortage. A large sand well 100 ft. deep and 8 ft. in diameter was then
sunk with the thot of securing a supply of 3,000,000 gallons per day. On a
careful test the yield was up to their expectation, but in a few years this well
also filled up with fine sand, which held the water back from the pump to
such an extent that it was pumping nearly as much sand as water. This was
abandoned in 1918 and two additional artesian wells were then drilled to a
depth of 1,450 ft. In the meantime more 6" sand wells were driven, making
the source of supply four artesian and 21 sand wells at the low pressure sta-
tion, and the level tunnel supply in the high pressure station. The trustees
realizing the need for greater storage to meet every emergncy, built in 1914 a
7% million gallon concrete reservoir, on the hil near W. 3rd St., at an eleva-
tion of 230 ft., which increased the pressure thruout the city from 40 to 85 lbs.
It was never kept filled on account of an algae growth which formed in the
water, thus causing the reservoir to be drained and cleaned two or three times
a month. This condition existed until 1922 when the city commissioners had
a cover placed over the top which eliminated all trouble from this growth,
and made it possible to keep the reservoir filled to any stage desired.
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TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
NEW EAGLE POINT PUMPING STATION
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS 9
The trustees made many other improvements, such as installing a six
million gallon Snow and three million gallon centrifugal pump, 300 K. W.
Turbine, 350 H. P. Water Tube Boiler at Eagle Point Station. They also built
an addition to the Level Station and added one Prescott electric driven 2,000;
000 gallon pump. They were unable, however, to keep step with other needed
improvements, as their financial condition would not warrant the extending of
mains. The trustees would not consent to a bond issue or any indebtedness
to be carried by the Water Department.
The office of trustees was abolished in May, 1920, by a change in the form
of government to the City Manager Plan. About that time the National Board
of Fire Underwriters made a survey of the Water Works and recommended a
number of improvements covering all branches of the departments. This
meant the expenditure of a large amount of money.
After a careful investigation by the City Commissioners and Manager, the
recommendations of the Fire Underwriters were approved. Engineers were
employed, contracts were awarded for new buildings and equipment. Work
was started in 1923 and finished four years later. $375,000 in bonds were
sold to cover the cost of the new improvements, including the covering of the
West Third Street Reservoir. This improvement consisted of a new Fire Proof
Pumping Station at Eagle Point, two Electric Driven (8,000,000 and 6,000,000)
gallon centrifugal pumps, two 2500 cubic feet per minute air compressors,
venturi meter, one artesian well 1500 feet deep, 30" discharge line, and a new
fireproof building at West Third Street, two 3 million gallon centrifugal pumps,
venturi meter, and automatic electrical equipment.
In taking over the Water Works on June 1st, 1900, the city found itself
in possession of 44 miles of water mains, 340 fire hydrants, 540 gate valves
and 1,854 taps. During the first 20 years under management of a Board of
Trustees, there were added to the distribution system only 22 miles of mains,
98 fire hydrants, 358 gate valves and 3,615 meters. Since 1920, under the
manager form of government, there have been added 32 miles of mains, 260
fire hydrants, 767 valves and 8,249 meters, making the distribution system
consist of:
98 miles of mains, increase of 49% since 1920
698 fire hydrants,
1,665 valves,
8,249 meters,
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Besides being 993/4 metered.
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10 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
March 31, 1928.
TO THE CITY COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY MANAGER:
Dear Sirs:
We herewith submit our Twenty -Eighth Annual Report, for the fiscal
year ending March 31st, 1928, and wish to exemplify in the different schedules,
the finances and other important data, which is very useful in helping the
department to operate at a NET PROFIT. This is a sufficient amount to take
care of all needed improvements. The Operating, Maintenance, Depreciation,
Interest and all other expense incurred by the department are paid from its
Own Earnings. Thirty -Two Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($32,400.00) is
set aside each year, to redeem the present bonded indebtedness ($354,500.00)
and interest expense. This Sinking Fund is also taken care of by the Water
Department. By this you will note that the Dubuque City Water Works is not
only self supporting but is gradually growing to be a valuable asset to the City
of Dubuque. It also furnishes free, all water used by the Street, Sewer and
Fire Departments, City Parks, Bathing Beach, Ice Rinks, Athletic Field, etc.
This alone is an annual saving of more than $35,000.00.
The Income Account shows a surplus of $35,287.34 (Page 14-15) which is
about Three Hundred Dollars, less than the previous year. This is due to a
slight decrease in Water Sales, which can be attributed to several large con-
sumers who have drilled shallow wells, and are pumping their own water
supply. A $1,263.15 decrease is shown in the Operating and Maintenance Ex-
pense. The Depreciation and Interest Expense are practically the same as
last year. The depreciation amounted to $31,087.31 and the interest expense
$42,304.36.
As for the Balance Sheet the Fixed Assets (Page 20-21) undepreciated
were increased $24,310.36 and the Fixed Liabilities increased $20,884.76, which
is an increase of $3,423.05 for Fixed Assets. $34,200.00 was deposited into the
Sinking Fund and $26,855.00 was expended. Of this amount $10,500.00 was for
Bonds Redeemed. The City's Proprietory interest in the Water Works at
present is $1,287,402.32, an increase of $35,287.34 over last year. The Bonded
indebtedness was decreased from $365,000.00 to $354,500.00.
On the whole the Budget was fully lived up to. (Page 22-23). The Oper-
ating Expense Fund has a balance of $8,498.57. The greatest saving being a
decrease in the power cost of $4,459.71. Less than 50% of the Maintenance
Estimate was expended. This can be attributed to new equipment and few
break -downs. The Bond and Interest Expense practically balance. A $9,-
998.25 balance remains for Betterments. The main extensions were $8,068.90,
less than estimated and the $1,100.00 set aside for Station Improvements was
not expended. These amounts are not a saving because the improvements
were not made, and will have to be made at some future time. The budget
balance for the year is $22,499.97, together with $831.93 additional revenue
showing a total surplus of $23,381.90.
Many improvements were made during this year. (Page 17). The final
payment of $3,979.20 was made on Delhi Street New Standpipe, and $556.82
was expended on improving the surroundings. One and seventy-five hundredth
miles of mains were laid at a cost of $18,639.71. A new truck was purchased
for the Meter Department, and $568.13 was expended for new Office Equipment,
including ledgers, cabinets, etc. The total cost of these improvements
amounted to $24,310.36. $300.00 worth of old machinery was sold and $31,087.31
was set aside for depreciation. Since the improvements are less than the
Depreciation a decrease of $7,076.95 is shown in the TOTAL INVESTMENT.
A. Valuation on Land, Buildings, Distribution System, (Page 28-29), Equip-
ment, etc., together with an Inventory of Repairs, Tools, Supplies and Stock is
taken each year, and the decrease is charged to the expense and the increase
is credited to the same. This is done to determine the exact cost for the year.
DUBLTQUE CITY WATER WORKS 11
The City of Dubuque paid the Water Works $38.64 per hydrant per year,
or about $26,000.00 annually. (Page 9). In turn the Water Works paid the
City Interest of $545,000.00, which was the purchase price of the plant in 1900.
This made an annual expenditure of $25,929.36. These amounts practically
balance, but caused much confusion. Many citizens were misled to believe
that the Water Works actually gained $26,000 in the transaction. Therefore
it was decided to omit the hydrant rental and Interest charge, starting April
1,.1928, which was only a transfer as far as cash is concerned. The City also
charged the Water Works $1,800.00 a year for Office Rent. In turn the Water
Works charged the City $1,800.00 for Street and Sewer Flushing. This trans-
fer was also omitted.
The cost of pumping, figuring the different expense accounts is as follows:
(Page 37).
Operating and Maintenance only $.0669 per thousand gallons.
Operating, Maintenance and Depreciation, $.0984 per thousand gallons.
Operating, Maintenance and Betterment Bond Interest, $.0835 per thou-
sand gallons.
Operating, Maintenance, Depreciation and Betterment Bond Interest,
$.1150 per thousand gallons.
Operating, Maintenance, Depreciation and Total Interest, $.1412 per thou-
sand gallons.
With this information you can tell at a glance the exact cost of delivering
water, the exact cost of operating, maintenance, depreciation and interest ex-
pense, all of which enter into the affairs of a well managed utility. The per
cent of pumpage accounted for is as follows: (Page 38-39).
641/2% was salable.
35%% brought no revenue.
7414% was accounted for.
253/4% was unaccounted for.
93/4% was lost through known source.
Much credit may be taken for this as you will note that no allowance was
made for slow meters, access flushing, etc. Every employee of the department
is instructed to watch for leaks, and a regular inspection of stop -boxes often
enables us to locate such trouble. During last year 201 stop -box leaks were
found and immediately repaired.
This is but a brief synopsis of the detailed report, which follows and in
which we endeavor to explain the finances and important data.
The Water Department, which was purchased for $545,000 in 1900, allow-
ing for twenty-eight years depreciation, is now worth $1,512,371.08. Of this
amount $1,287,114.98 is a Proprietory Interest to the City. This means that
the NET WORTH has been increased $745,114.98 over the purchase price. Our
Stations are all fire -proof, equipped with all the latest pumping equipment.
$685,592.07 has been expended for needed improvements since 1920, and with
this large program completed, it will be some time before the department will
be in need of any large improvements other than main extensions.
Our department takes this opportunity of thanking the City Commission-
ers and the City Manager, and each and every department for the hearty co-
operation shown during the past year.
To the employees of the Water Department, I personally, wish to thank
for the splendid work they have rendered during the past year. It was through
their willing efforts and co-operation that we make this comprehensive report.
J. W. McEVOY,
Superintendent.
12 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
RATES
Meter Rates: All water bills become delinquent 15 days after the date of
last reading. A deposit is required from all tenants.
Monthly Rates, Minimum 75c
1st . . 1000 cu. ft. @ .25 per
2nd . . 1000 cu. ft. @ .20 "
3rd . . 1000 cu. ft, @ .15
Next . . 7000 cu. ft. @ .13
. 5000 cu. ft. @ .12
. 10000 cu. ft. @ .11
. 25000 cu. ft. @ .10
. 50000 cu. ft. @ .08
. . 100000 cu. ft. @ .07
Balance @ 06
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3000 cu.
3000 cu.
21000 cu.
15000 cu.
30000 cu.
75000 cu.
150000 cu.
300000 cu.
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FIRE PROTECTION RATFS
Heads Cost per year Heads Cost per year
Minimum up to 200 $25.00 2000-2200 $ 80.00
200- 300 30.00 2200-2400
300- 400 35.00 2400-2600 85.0090.00
400- 600 40.00 2600-2800 95.00
600- 800 45.00 2800-3000 100.00
800-1000 50.00 3000-3500 105.00
1000-1200 55.00 3500-4000 110.00
1200-1400 60.00 4000-4500 115.00
1400-1600 65.00 4500-5000 120.00
1600-1800 70.00 5000-5500 125.00
1800-2000 75.04 5500-6000 130.00
Where patrons have installed a standpipe with provision for hose connec-
tions adequate additional charge is made.
HYDRANT RENTAL*
The City of Dubuque pays the City Water Works $38.64 per year or $3.22.
a month for each hydrant installed. In turn the Water Works pays the City
interest on $545,000 which was the purchase price in 1900. This makes an
annual expenditure of $25,929.36.
FLAT RATES
` Curb and gutters 30" wide or less $ .01% lin. yds.
Curb and gutters over 30" wide .02
Sidewalks •003/4
Curb only •011/2
Concrete .05 cu. yds.
Stone Masonry .03 per perch.
Brick Work .06 per M.
Plastering .20 per 100 sq. yds.
Frame House (Complete) 3.50
Brick House (Complete) 5.00
* The City of Dubuque is charged $200 per month from May lst to Novem-
ber 1st and $100 from November lst to May 1st for water used for street and
sewer flushing, and in turn we pay the City of Dubuque $1,800 a year for office
and garage rent.
* Transfer discontinued April lst, 1928.
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Fund. Description.
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS
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March 31st, 1928.
To the Superintendent of Water Works,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Dear Sir:
I herewith submit a itport showing finances and offer the following expla-
nation of the various schedules:
COMPARATIVE CONDENSED INCOME AND BALANCE SHEET
Gain+
Income Account- 1927-28 1926-27 Loss -
Revenue (Operating) $ 172,938.09 $ 177,496.50 $ 4,558.41-
Net Operating Expense (Operating,
Maintenance and Depreciation)
97,240.23 98,592.25 1,352.02+
Gross Operating Profit $ 75,697.86 $ 78,904.25 $ 3,206.39-
Revenue (Operating and non -Operat-
ing) $ 174,831.93 $ 177,654.46 $ 2,822.53-
Current Expense (Operating, Main-
tenance and Interest) 108,457.28 110,914.60 2,457:32+
Current Profit $ 66,374.65 $ 66,739.86 $ 365.21-
Total Revenue (Operating and non
Operating) $ 174,831.93 $ 177,654.46 $ 2,822.53
Total Expense (Operating, Mainte-
nance, Depreciation and Interest)., 139,544.59 142,090.78 2,546.19+
NET INCOME FOR YEAR $ 35,287.34 $ 35,563.68 $ 276.34--
Balance Sheet -
Total Assets $2,159,411.67 $2,076,362.02 $ 83,049.65+
Total Liabilities 872,009.35 824,247.04 47,762.31-
City's Unreserved Interest $1,287,402.32 $1,252,114.98 $ 35,287.34+
COMPARATIVE CONDENSED CASH RECEIPT AND
DISBURSEMENT SHEET
1927 28--1926-27-
$ 77,353.78
Gen. Cash on Hand April 1$ 17,845.64
Sink. Cash on Hand April 15,880.83
Gen. Total Receipts 182,624.78
Sink. Total Deposited 34,200.00
On Hand and Received
Gen. Disbursements 122,448.00
Gen. Transfer to Sink. Fund 32,400.00
Sink. Bonds Redeemed 10,500.00
Sink. Interest on Bonds 16,375.00
Sink. Bond Investments
Sink. Premium on Investments
$240,551.25
Total Disbursements 181,723.00
Combined Balance March
31 58,828.25
Less Sink. Fund Bal. March 31 13,205.83
CASH IN GEN. FUND March 31 $ 45,622.42
190,299.04
73,400.00
17 6,407.18
73,400.00
10,000:00
16,812.50
40,000.00
706.67
$341,052.82
317,326.35
23,726.47
5,880.83
$ 17,845.64
14 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
DETAILED COMPARATIVE INCOME ACCOUNT
Operating Revenue- 1927-28-
Meter Rates $142,687.76
Flat Rates and Street Flushing 2,428.70
Fire Protection Rates 2,239.17
$147,355.63
Less Refunds and Allowances_. 1,919.72
Total for Water Rates $145,435.91
Hydrant Rental 26,787.18
Total Water Revenue $172,223.09
Int. Charge for Main Ext $ 198.00
Taps 422.50
Penalties 29.50
Rental of Land 65.00
Miscellaneous
Total Misc. Operating Revenue
Total Operating Revenue
Operating Expense -
Indebtedness Incurred $ 62,384.40
Less Credits and Refunds -475.89
$ 61,908.51
Inventory Increase or Decrease --42.62
$ 61,865.89
Advance Insurance (Chr. or Cr.) +840.54
Total Operating Expense$ 62,706.43
Maintenance Expense -
Indebtedness Incurred $ 4,427.76
Less: Credits and Refunds -277.03
$ 4,150.73
Inventory Increase or Decrease -704.24
Total Maintenance Expense$ 3,446.49
Total Operating and Maint. Exp.
Operating Profit
Less Depreciation
517.00
$172,938.09
$ 66,152.92
$106,785.17
31,087.31
Net Operating Profit $ 75,697.86
1926-27
$144,469.36
2,457.64
2,147.75
$149,074.75
1,797.06
$147,277.69
29,060.30
$176,337.99
$ 150.00
620.00
74.00
75.00
239.51
1,008.51
$177,496.50
$ 66,964.71
-1,648.60
$ 65,316.11
+165.69
$ 65,481.80
-1,681.07
$ 63,800.73
$ 3,764.16
-232.54
$ 3,531.62
+83.72
$ 3,615.34
$ 67,416.07
$110,080.43
31,176.18
$ 78,904.25
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Net Operating Profit
Non -Operating Revenue-
Cash Bills Discounted
Storage Account (Credit)
Interest Received from Bond
Investments
Total Non -Operating Rev.
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS
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DETAILED •COMPARATIVE INCOME ACCOUNT -(Continued)
1926 27
$ 78,904.25
-1927-28
$ 75,697.86
22.70
71.14
1,800.00
$ 1,893.84
$ 77,591.70
Less Interest Expense -
Interest on Purchase Bonds
Paid to City Annually $ 25,929.36
Interest on Bett. Bonds 16,375.00
Premium on Investment Bonds
Total Interest Expense
Net Surplus or Proprietory-
Increase for Year
City's Proprietory Int. April 1
City's Proprietory Int. March 31
Meter Rates
Flat Rates
Fire Protection 1.3%
*Hydrant Rental Transfer 15.3%
Miscellaneous Operating .4%
Non -Operating 1.1%
100.0% 100.0%
* Transfer discontinued April 1, 1928.
Derived
$ 42,304.36.
$ 35,287.34
1,252,114.98
REVENUE
$ 69.03
88.93
$ 25,929.36
16,862.50
706.67
$ 157.96
$ 79,062.21
$ 43,498.53
$ 35,563.68
1,216,551.30
Expended
80.5% 35.8% Operating Expense
1.4% 2.0% Maintenance Expense
17.8% Depreciation
*14.8%u Amt. Paid City for Investment
9.4% Interest on Bond
20.2% Net Surplus for Betterments
16 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
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DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS 17
TOTAL INVESTMENT
Total Investment April lst, 1927 $1,519,448.03
Additions and. Constructions
149A—Administration :-
Equipment: Ledgers ' $ 424.49
Equipment: Cabinets 143.64
$ 568.13
149B—Outside Betterments:
Land: Delhi St. $ 556.82
Equipment: Meter Dep't (Auto) 566.50
$ 1,123.32
149C—Improvements :
Main Exension $18,639.71
Water Storage, Delhi St. Standpipe 3,979.20
Total Additions and Construction
$22,618.91
Less Sale of Old Equipment:
Discarded Equipment, Eagle Point Station . $ 300.00
Less Depreciation
Land $ 64.00
Buildings 2,225.68
Water Supply 1,918.25
Water Storage 2,878.82
Distribution System 12,954.93
Steam Boilers 261.40
Elec. Cent. Pumps and Compressors 2,832.56
Steam Pumps 1,473.64
Station C. I. Pipe and Valves 389.07
Electrical Equipment 2,046.44
Cranes 91.41
Station Miscellaneous Equipment 476.05
Main Extension Equipment 1,585.00
Tapping, Hydrant and Valve Equipment 177.50
Meter Equipment 280.00
Office Equipment 476.56
Discarded Equipment 956.00
Actual Depreciation' $31,087.31
Total Depreciation
24,310.36
$1,543,758.39
31,387.31
Total Investment March 31st, 1928 31,512,371.0E
18 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
NEW EAGLE POINT ST 4TION - PUMPS AND AIR COMPRESSORS
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS 19
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCES EXEMPLIFYING THE NET INCREASE
IN VALUE UNDER THE CITY MANAGER FORM OF
GOVERNMENT FROM 1920 TO 1928
EAGLE POINT STATION —
Buildings $ 34,704.59
Wells 17,731.30
Equipment 135,464.16
$187,900.05
WEST THIRD STREET STATION —
Buildings $ 13,741.25
Equipment 16,407.57
Covering Reservoir - 36,500.10
•$ 66,648.8,2
DELHI STREET STANDPIPES —
Erecting New Standpipe $ 27,518.44
Land Purchased and Improvements 856.82
$ 28,375.26
Additional Improvements (1926-27) $ 1,859.85
Main Extensions-
1920— 1.17 miles laid at a cost of $ 13,811.01
1921— 2.85 miles laid at a cost of 42,227.46
1922— 4.76 miles laid at a cost of 57,563.37
1923— 9.71 miles laid at a cost of 129,825.41
1924— 7.27 miles laid at a cost of 95,390.53
1925— 3.50 miles laid at a cost of 23,538.55
1926— .90 miles laid at a cost of 19,812.05
1927— 1.75 miles laid at a cost of 18,639.71
Total *31.91 miles laid at a cost of
$400,808.09
Total Improvement from 1920 to 1928 $685,592.07
* Increase of 48% since 1920.
NET INCREASE IN VALUE SINCE 1920
Cash on Hand March 31, 1920 $ 3,447.33
Cash on Hand March 31, 1928—General Fund $ 45,622.42
Cash on Hand March 31, 1928—Sinking Fund 13,205.82
Bond Investment March 31, 1928—Sinking Fund 40,000.00
Bonded Indebtedness March 31, 1928 354,500.00
Total Improvements from 1920 to 1928 685,592.07
Total Improvements and Cash Surplus March 31, 1928._.1784,420.31
Less Indebtedness and Cash Surplus March 31, 1920 357,947.33 357,947.33
Cash Surplus and Total Amount Paid for Improve-
ments from Department's Own Earnings 426,472.98
Less Total Depreciation of Land, Buildings, Equipment,
Distribution System, etc., from 1920 to 1928 190,276.45
Net Increase in Value Since 1920 $236,196.53
20 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS
Fixed Assets Undepreciatt d March 31, 1928 March 31, 1927
Land $ 38,320.82 $ 37,764.00
Buildings 111,541.65 111,541.65
Water Supply 73,241.08 73,241.08
Water Storage 248,716.75 244,737.55
Distribution System 1,229,187.74 1,210,548.03
Steam Boilers 6,535.00 6,535.00
Elec. Cent. Pumps and Com-
pressors 70,814.41 69,714.41
Steam Pumps 36,841.00 36,841.00
Stations: C. I. Pipe and Valves 38,906.90 38,906.90
Electrical Equipment 28,490.90 29,590.90
Cranes 4,570.50 4,570.50
Station Misc. Equipment 14,184.50 14,184.50
Main Extension Equipment 10,300.00 . 10,300.00
Tapping Hydrant and Valve
Equipment 1,983.00 1,983.00
Meter Equipment 1,161.50 595.00
Office Equipment 5,775.45 5,207.32
Discarded Equipment 12,900.80 12,900.80
Inventory —
Extension Pipe Hydrants and
Valves $ 12,820.71
Repairs in Stock 4,987.84
Tools 1,800.50
Supplies on Hand 1,283.46
Stock Account 1,037.63
Current Assets —
Accounts Receivable:
Metered Rates $ 9,474.67
Flat Rates . 114.75
Fire Protection Rates
Hydrant Rental
Miscellaneous 357.16
Total Accounts Receivable _$ 9,946.58
Cash on Hand —General Fund_.45,622.42
Insurance Paid in Advance 840.53
Sinking Fund —
Cash Deposited $107,600.00
Total Investment 40,000.00
$1,933,472.00
$ 21,930.14
$ 56,409.53
$147,600.00
$2,159,411.67
$ 15,925.80
4,283.60
1,753.81
1,266.78
1,136.70
$ 9,416.18
201.54
289.26
$ 9,906.98
17,845.64
1,681.07
$ 73,400.00
40,000.00
$1,909,161.64
$ 24,366.-
$ 29,433.69
$113,400.00
$2,076,362.02
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS
21
COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET
LIABILITIES AND PROPRIETORY INTEREST
Fixed Liabilities
Depreciation Reserve March 31, 1928
Land $ 64.00 $
Buildings 31,957.10 29,731.42
Water Supply 23,777.42 21,859.17
Water Storage 32,843.78 29,964.96
Distribution System 282,388.45 269,433.52
Steam Boilers 1,568.40 1,307.00
Elec. Cent. Pumps and Com-
pressors 9,051.80 6,219.24
Steam Pumps 8,841.84 7,368.20
Station C. I. Piping and Valves 2,522.87 2,133.80
Electrical Equipment 5,052.68 3,006.24
Cranes 394.23 302.82
Station Misc. Equipment 2,229.59 1,753.54
Main Extension Equipment 8,285.00 6,700.00
Tapping, Hydrant and Valve
Equipment 1,264.50 1,087.00
Meter Equipment 510.00 230.00
Office Equipment 2,188.86 1,712.30
Discarded Equipment 8,160.40 6,904.40
Reserve $421,100.92 $389,713.61
Bonded Indebtedness 354,500.00 365,000.00
March 31, 1927
Total Fixed Liabilities $775,600.92
Current Liabilities —
Accounts Payable $
Deposits —Main Extension 2,014.26
Sinking Fund Reserve-
2,014.26
2,014.26
$ 2,014.26
Disbursements:
Bonds Redeemed $ 20,500.00
Interest Expense 33,187.50
Investment 40,706.67
$ 10,000.00
16,812.50
40,706.67
Total for Sinking Fund $ 94,394,17
TOTAL LIABILITIES $872,009.35
City's Proprietory Interest 1,287,402.32
$2,159,411.67
City's Proprietory Interest March 31 1,287,402.32
City's Proprietory Interest April 1 1,252,114.98
$754,713.61
$ 2,014.26
$ 67,519.17
$824,247.04
1,252,114.98
$2,076,362.02
1,252,114.98
1,216,551.30
City's Proprietory Increase for Year $ 35,287.34 $ 35,563.68
22 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
BUDGET BALANCE AND OVERDRAFTS
April lst, 1927, to March 31st, 1928.
Revenues-
Budget
Estimate
Revenue
Expense
Additional
Receipts
Meter Rates
Flat Rates
Street Flushing
Fire Protection Rates
Less Refunds and Allow-
ances
Total for Water Rates
Hydrant Rental
Int. Chr. for Main Exten
Miscellaneous
Total Operating Revenue
Cash Bills Discounted
Storage Acct. Credit
Revenue: General Fund I
Amt. Deposited - Sinking
Fund
Int. on Investment -Sink-
ing Fund
Total Revenue
$142,000.00
1,200.00
1,800.00
2,200.00
$142,687.76
628.70
1,800.00
2,239.17
$147,200.00
1,500.00
$ 155.63+
419.72-
$147,355.63
1,919.72
145,435.81
26,787.18
198.00
517.00
264.09-
287.18+
198.00+
517.00+
145,700.00
26,500.00
• 738.09+
22.70+
71.14+
172,200.00
172,938.09
22.70
71.14
173,031.93
32,400.00
1,800.00
831.93+
172,200.00
32,400.00
1,800.00
207,231.93
831.93+
206,400.00
Operating Expense-
Budget
Estimate
lndebtednessl
Incurred
Expense
Balance
and
Overdrafts
149A-Administration
$ 10,918.62
147.95
3,063.21
166.29
329.89
94.16
83.93
20,593.54
1,486.67
24,540.29
435.03
524.82
$ 10,918.62
147.95
3,062.66
166.29
343.41
94.16
82.63
20,380.46
1,251.53
24,540.29
1,193.61
524.82
$ 841.38*
205.00*
437.34*
83.71*
56.59*
5.84*
67.37*
2,514.54*
248.47*
4,459.71*
56.39*
274.82t
A -Salaries and Wages
B-Traveling Expense
C-Office Expense
D-Printing and A.dver's'g
G-Material and Supplies
I -Insurance
J-Miscellaneous
149B-Outside Expense
A -Salaries and Wages
G-Material and Supplies
H-Fuel, Heat, Light and
Power
I -Insurance
J -Miscellaneous
$
$ 11,760.00
150.00
3,500.00
250.00
400.00
100.00
150.00
$ 62,384.40
1
$ 71,205.00
$ 62,706.43
$ 8,498.57*
*Balance.
tOverdraft.
+Receipts Over Bndget Estimate.
-Receipts Under Budget Estimates.
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS 23
BUDGET BALANCES AND OVERDRAFTS -Continued
Maintenance Expense -
Budget Indeb'dness
Estimate Incurred
Expense
Balance &
Overdraft
149A-Administration
F-Office Maintenance
149B-Outside Expense
F-Maintenance of Equip't
Emergency for Break-
downs
Painting Standpipe
Bond & Interest Expense
149A-Administration
J3-Interest on Betterment
Bonds
J4-Interest paid City for
Purchase Bonds
J5-Sink'g Fund Transfer
Bonds Redeemed
Betterments
149A-Administration
E-Purchase of Equipment
149B-Outside Expense
E-Purchase of Equipment
149C-Betterments
E-Extension of Mains
J-New Standpipe
J-Station Improvements
Summary
Operating Expense
Maintenance Expense
Bonds and Interest Exp
Betterments
Surplus: Expense
Add Revenue: Gen. Fd.
Add Revenue: Sink. Fd
Budget Surplus and Addi-
tional Revenue
$ 400.00
3,500.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
$ 7,400.00
16,375.00
25,929.00
32,400.00
10,000.00
$ 244.18
4,183.58
$ 4,427.76
16,375.00
25,929.36
32,400.00
10,000.00
84,704.00 84,704.36
1,000.00 568.13
1,000.00
26,708.61
4,500.00
1,100.00
$ 34,308.61
566.50
20,111.86
4,536.02
$ 25,782.51
71,205.00
7,400.00
84,704.00
34,303.61
197,617.61
172,200.00
34,200.00
62,384.40
4,427.76
84,704.36
25,782.51
$ 244.18
3,202.31
$ 3,446.49
16,375.00
25,929.36
32,400.00
10,000.00
84,704.36
568.13
566.50
18,639.71
4,536.02
$ 24,310.36
62,706.43
3,446.49
84,704.36
24,310.36
175,167.64
173,031.93
34,200.00
$ 155.82*
297.69*
1,500.00*
2,000.00*
$ 3,953.51*
.36t
.36t
431.87*
433.50*
8,068.90*
36.02t
1,100.00*
$ 9,998.25*
8,498.57*
3,953.51*
.36t
9,998.25*
22,449.97*
831.93
23,281.90
*Balance.
tOverdraft.
24 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS 25
COMPARATIVE CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENT
SHEET
General Fund: Receipts •
Operating- ---1927-28
Cash on Hand April 1 $ 17,845.64
Metered Rates $142,005.95
Flat Rates 715.49
Street Flushing 1,800.00
Fire Protection Rates 2,239.17
Hydrant Rental 26,787.18
Total Receipts for Water $173,547.79
Interest for Main Extensions 198.00
Taps 422.50
Penalties 29.50
Rent of Land 65.00
Misc. Operating Receipts
Total Operating Receipts $174,262.79
Non -Operating Receipts -
Sale of Meters and Couplings_.$ 2,190.95
Repair of Meters 295.85
Sale of Corporation Cocks 156.45
Sale of Old Equipment 300.00
North Burden Main Extension.... 340.00
St. Francis Convent Main Ext.. 2,642.67
Misc. Non -Operating Receipts.. 2,436.07
Total Receipts for Year $182,624.78
On Hand and Received $200,470.42
General Fund: Disbursements-
149 A -Administration.
A- Salaries $ 10,918.62
B- Traveling Expense 147.95
C- Office Expense 3,063.21
D- Printing and Advertising 166.29
E- Purchase of Equipment 568.13
F- Maintenance of Equipment 244.18
G- Material and Supplies 328.27
I- Insurance 94.16
J-1 Miscellaneous 83.93
J-2 Refunds (Water Accts.)_ 1,296.40
J-3 Betterment Bond Interest
J-4 Purchase Bond Interest .. 25,929.36
J-5 Transfer to Sinking Fund 32,400.00
Amount forwarded
1926 27
$ 77,353.78
$146,528.01
1,252.55
1,800.00
2,147.75
29,060.30
$180,788.61
150.00
615.00
74.00
75.00
239:51
$181,942.12
$ 3,646.25
235.85
241.20
1,157.00
3,076.62.
$ 10,407.06
162.62
2,937.78
99.03
724.22
348.74
291.64
54.12
136.25
1,305.43
50.00
25,929.36
73,400.00
$190,299.04
$267,652.82
$ 75,240.50 $115,846.25
$200,470.42 $267,652.82
COMPARATIVE
Brought forward
149 B-Outside Expense
A- Salaries
E-
F-
G-
H-
I-
J-
K-
CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENT
SHEET -Continued
1927-28 - - 1926-27
$200,470.42
Purchase of Equipment
Maintenance of Equipment
Material and Supplies
Fuel, Heat, Light and
Power
Insurance
Other Expense
Stock Account
$ 20,593.54
1,123.32
4,177.07
1,485.02
24,540.29
435.03
524.57
2,650.27
20,062.94
370.69
3,413.94
1,536.93
27,342.48
3,691.52
239.46
3,231.15
$ 55,529.11 $ 59,889.11
119 C-Extension of Mains and
Other Betterments.
A- Wages -Main Extensions$ 6,846.84 $ 6,852.05
A- Wages -Other Betterments 296.14
E- Pipe and Specials 10,007.20 11,803.76
Hydrants and Valves 1,275.66 5,978.22
Lead, Leadite, etc. 553.04 1,114.31
F- Maintenance of Equipment 218.20 459.40
G- Material and Supplies 1,044.63 824.38
I- Insurance 153.62 40.00
J-1 Miscellaneous 3.71
J-10 Machinery and Equip-
ment at W. 3rd St. Sta. 3,500.00
J-19 Engineering at Eagle Pt. 871.09
J-20 Engineering at W. 3rd St. 26.25
J-21 Engineering at Delhi St. 1,250.07
J-22 Guniting and Covering
Eagle Point Reservoir9,864.85
J-24 Delhi St. Standpipe 3,979.20 22,289.17
J-25 Piping for New Pump at
Eagle Point 1,186.12
J-26 New De Laval Pump and
Switch Board 7,712.31
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
$ 24,078.39 $ 74,071.82
$154,848.00 $249,807.18
$267,652.82
Cash on Hand --General Fund,
March 31 $ 45,622.42 $ 17,845.64
Sinking Fund -
Cash on Hand April 1 $ 5,880.83
Amount Deposited 34,200.00 73,400.00
On Hand and Received $ 40,080.83 $ 73,400.00
Interest Expense ..__$16,375.00
Bonds Redeemed.... 10,500.00
Cash on Hand Sinking Fund
March 31
Combined Balance on Hand
March 31
$ 26,875.00
$ 67,519.17
$ 13,205.83 $ 5,880.83
$ 58,828.25 $ 23,726.47
$ 10,000.00
26 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND INVESTMENTS
April lst, 1928
Bonded Indebtedness -
Reservoir Cover -Issued Aug. 1921, interest rate 5% $ 29,500.00
Aug. 15, 1928-Matures $ 10,000.00
Aug. 15, 1929- " 10,000.00
Aug. 15, 1930- 9,500.00
$ 29,500.00
Improvements Issued -April 1923, interest rate 41/2%---- 200,000.00 -
April 1, 1937-Matures 20,000.00
April 1, 1938- 30,000.00
April 1, 1939- 30,000.00 a)
April 1, 1940- " 30,000.00 a
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April 1, 1941- 30,000.00
April 1, 1942- 30,000.00 tl
April 1, 1943- 30,000.00rn
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$200,000.00 Z a'
Improvements Issued -April 1924, interest rate 41/2% 125,000.00
April 1, 1937-Matures $ 20,000.00 44 0
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April 1, 1938- 10,000.00 0 u)
April 1, 1939- 10,000.00 .., 0
April 1, 1940- 10,000.00 2
April 1, 1941- 10,000.00 ca
April 1, 1942- 10,000.00
April 1, 1943- 10,000.00 0
April 1, 1944- 45,000.00 PP
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS z'r
$125,000.00
Total Bonded Indebtedness
Bonded Investments -
Consolidated School District of Gowrie, Iowa. Issued
Nov. 1, 1926, interest rate 41/2%.
Nov. 1, 1936-Matures
Consolidated School District of DeSoto, Iowa. Issued
Dec. 1, 1926, interest rate 41/2%.
Dec. 1, 1936-Matures 30,000.00
Total Bonded Investments $ 40,000.00
$354,500.00
Actual Bonded Indebtedness $314,500 0
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25,875.00
25,375.00
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28 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
RECAPITULATION OF VALUATION OF LAND, BUILDINGS,
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, ETC.
Description
I Sale of Old
Value Additions I Equipment Value
4-1-27 I and Con- and Depre- 3-31-28
structions ciation
Land:
Eagle Point
W. 3rd Street
Level
Eighth Street
Delhi Street
Value of Land
Buildings:
Eagle Point Station
W. 3rd St. Station
Level Station
Eighth St. Station
Value of Buildings
Water Supply:
Eagle Point Station
Level Station
Value of Water Supply __
Water Storage:
Eagle Point Station
W. 3rd St. Station
Level Station
Delhi St. Standpipe
17,400.00
10,000.00
5,064.00
2,500.00
2,800.00
37,764.00
55,297.98
15,769.84
8,792.00
1,950.41
81,810.23
41,481.91
9,900.00
51,381.91
20,020.31
148,762.40
13,824.00
32,165.88
556.82
64.00
556.82
64.00
1,574.29
315.40
251.20
84.79
$ 17,400.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
2,500.00
3,356.82
38,256.82
2,225.68
1,818.25
100.00
3,979.20
53,723.69
15,454.44
8,540.80
1,865.62
79,584.55
39,663.66
9,800.00
1,918.25 49,463.66
234.00
1,565.92
216.00
862.90
19,786.31
147,196.48
13,608.00
35,282.18
Value of Water Storage_ 214,772.59
Distribution System:
Piping 853,507.35
Valves 37,498.30
Hydrants 50,108.86
Value of Dist. System
Value of Steam Boilers at
Eagle Point Station
Electric Pumps and Com-
pressors:
Eagle Point Station
W. 3rd St. Station
Level Station
Value of Elec. Pumps and
Compressors
Value of Steam Pumps at
Eagle Point Station
3,979.20 1 2,878.82 215,872.97
10,703.88
922.15
1,328.90
941,114.51
5,228.00
53,622.85
3,715.52
7,256.80
18,639.71 12,954.93
261.40
2,308.18
161.54
362.84
64,595.17
29,472.80
2,832.56
1,473.64
946,799.29
4,966.60
51,314.67
3,553.98
6,893.96
61,762.61
27,999.16
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS
29
RECAPITULATION OF VALUATION OF LAND, BUILDINGS,
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, ETC.
Description
Value of C. I. Pipe and
Valves at Eagle Point
Station
Electrical Equipment:
Eagle Point Station
W. 3rd St. Station
Level Station
✓ alue of Electrical
Equipment
Value of Cranes at Eagle
Point Station
Miscellaneous Equipment
Eagle Point Station
W. 3rd St Station
Level Station
Value
4-1-27
36,773.10
18,673.42
5,813.76
997.48
25,484.66
4,267.68
10,156.13
1,606.58
668.25
✓ alue of Miscellaneous
Equipment 12,430.96
✓ alue of Ext. Equipment 3,600.00
Value Tapping, Hydrant
and Valve Equipment.._ 896.00
Value of Meter Equipment 365.00
✓ alve of Office Equipment 3,495.02
Total Value of Operating
Equipment, etc. $1,513,451.63
Discarded Equipment:
Eagle Point Station ..._ 4,372.40
Level Station 344.00
Eighth St. Station 1,280.00
Value of Discarded Equip5,996.40
Total Value of Land,
Building, Distribution
System and Equipment $1,519,448.03
Additions
and Con-
structions
Sale of Old
Equipment
and Depre-
ciation
Value
3-31-28
389.07 36,384.03
806.72
242.24
997.48
17,866.70
5,571.52
2,046.44
91.41
370.13
49.17
56.75
566.50
568.13
23,438.22
4,176.27
9,786.00
1,557.41
611.50
476.05 11,954.91
1,585.00
177.50
280.00
476.56
2,015.00
718.50
651.50
3,586.59
$ 24,310.36 $ 30,131.31 $1,507,630.68
1,132.20
29.80
94.00
1,256.00
$ 24,310.36 I $ 31,387.31
3,240.20
314.20
1,186.00
4,740.40
$1,512,371.08
30 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
WEST THIRD STREET PUMPING STATION AND STORAGE RESERVOIR
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS 31
INVENTORY OF REPAIRS, TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND
STOCK ROOM
Value
Descriptions i 4-1-27 1
I
Decrease I Increase
Value
3-31-28
Value of Extensions, C. I. Pipe,
Hydrants and Valves on Hand
$15,925.80
$ 3,105.09
$
$12,820.71
Repairs:
Eagle Point: Steel & Flange Pipe
200.45
49.45
249.90
Pump Room
276.57
318.08
594.65
Level
72.60
456.25
528.85
Meters
1,307.78
24.04
2,330.70
Tapping, Hydrant and Valve
2,426.20
95.50
1,283.74
119.54
823.78
Value of Repairs in Stock
4,283.60
704.24
4,987.84
Tools:
Eagle Point: Pump Room
505.46
65.01
440.43
Boiler Room
114.75
4.30
110.45
W. 3rd St. Station
30.90
24.80
55.70
Level Station
97.85
63.20
161.05
Meters
71.18
5.50
76.68
Tapping, Hydrant and Valve
190.52
1.75
192.27
Extension
743.15
20.75
763.90
69.31
116.00
Value of Tools in Stock
1,753.81
46.69
1,800.50
Supplies:
Eagle Point: Pump Room
122.25
50.10
172.35
Electrical
137.60
90.26
227.86
Boiler Room
394.95
104.95
290.00
W. 3rd St. Station
24.50
28.95
53.45
Level Station
60.00
10.70
49.30
Tapping, Hydrant and Valve
103.83
23.46
80.37
Office
423.65
13.52
410.13
152.63
169.31
Value of Supplies on Hand
1,266.78
16.68
1,283.46
Stockroom:
Stockroom: Meters
927.86
50.93
876.93
Corporation Cocks
208.84
48.14
160.70
99.07
Value of Stockroom Supplies....
1,136.70
99.07
1,037.63
I
3,545.64
1,109.09
1
Value of Inventory
$24,366.69
$ 2,436.55
$ 1,109.09 $21,930.14
32 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
POWER COST OF MONTHLY PUMPAGE PER THOUSAND
GALLONS
Eagle Point Station (Lift of 224 feet)
r~ o
Thousand
Gallons
Pumped
Days
Operated
Cost of Pumpage
tn
Q
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Steam
Electric
w
ra
Apr. 27
57,140
1
30
1,330.00
1,330.00
.0233
38.09
May 27 1
61,950 1 31 1
1,480:00
1,480.00
.0223
34.18
June 27
56,550
30
1,270.00
1,270.00
.0225
35.78
July 27
63,000
31
1,550.00
1,550.00
.0246
31.75
Aug. 27
61,580
31
1,560.00
1,560.00
.0253
33.57
Sept. 27
64,820
30
1,680.00
1,680.00
.0259
34.64
Oct. 27
61,430
2
29
100.00
1,440.00
1,540.00
.0250
35.85
Nov. 27
52,660
30
1,210.00
1,210.00
.0229 -
32.96
Dec. 27
53,960
31
1,230.00 1,230.00
.0227
35.02
Jan. 28
59,520
31
1,390.00 1,390.00
.0233
38.36
Feb. 28
56,790
29
1,360.00 1,360.00
.0240
36.69
Mar. 28
59,560
31
1,430.00 1,430.00
.0240
34.86
Total
708,960
2
364
$100.00
$16,930.00 $17,030.00
$421.75
DailyAvg.l 1,937 1
( 46.53 1 .0240 1 1.15
*Eagle Point Station is operated between 6:00 P. M. and 6.00 A. M. off peak
load. Flat Rate of lc per K. W. H.
In case of emergency water may be pumped between 6:00 A. M. and 6:00
P. M. without any additional charge.
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS 33
POWER COST OF MONTHLY PUMPAGE PER THOUSAND
GALLONS
West 3rd St. Station
(Lift of 180 feet)
(Lift of 250 feet)
Level Station Total Pumpage
and Cost
Thousand
Gallons
Pumped
Costs
Thousand
Gallons
Pumped
Costs
73 Y
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Total No.
of M Gals.
Pumped
Pumping
m
0
0
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0
'4
44
0
c
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1 7,273 I 277.56 I
.0381 I
.90 I
14,613
176.30
.0121
1,821.95
79,026
11,370
339.03
.0251
.90
13,140
139.60
.0110
1,992.81
86,460
6,708
246.78
.0368
.90
16,000
197.20
.0123
1,749.76
79,258
7,818
326.52
.0418
.90
19,428
221.30
.0114
2,129.57
90,246
7,543
287.10
.0380
.90
17,940
219.10
.0122
2,099.77
87,063
7,690
275.34
.0358
.90
15,740
192.10
.0122
2,182.08
88,250
4,744
239.04
.0503
.90
19,920
243.10
.0122
2,057.99 86,094
4,718
258.96
.0548
1.10
17,653
217.20
.0123
1,719.12 75,031
4,486
224.04
.0499
.90
17,200
217.40
.0126
1,706.46 75,646
5,750
248.46
.0432
.90
16,184
210.00
.0130
1,886.82 81,454
4,862
230.76
.0475
.90
16,480
207.70
.0126
1,835.15 78,132
6,312
257.64
.0408
.90
15,553
196.00
1 .0126
1,918.50 81,425
79,274
3,211.23
199,851
2,437.00
23,099.98 988,085
1 216.6 8.77
" .0405
.92
546
6.66
.0122 I 63.11 2,699.6
Level Station is operated between 6:00 P. M. and 6:00 A. M. off peak load.
Flat Rate of lc per K. W. H. ,
West Third St. Station is operated between 6:00 A. M. and 6:00 P. M. Com-
mercial Rate of about 4c per K. W. H.
COMPARATIVE YEARLY PUMPAGE IN GALLONS
Year
LOW SERVICE
Eagle Point
Level Station
HIGH SERVICE
West 3rd St.
8th St. Station
TOTAL YEARLY
PUMPAGE
1915-16
1916-17
1917-18
1918-19
1919-20
1920= 21
1921-22
1922-23
1923-24
1924-25
1925-26
1926-27
1927-28
819,347,600
785,425,964
871,095,700
904,693,700
970,448,000
753,389,100
862,893,300
795,366,700
915,085,425
805,729,135
789,870,000
766,670,000
708,960,000
252,475,000
284,739,000
272,227,900
224,307,500
237,390,400
197,637,583
224,169,750
229,735,000
254,396,000
210,325,000
131,358,200
154,077,000
199,851,000
11,289,000
99,906,900
103,588,000
79,274,000
27,288,000
8,424,000
1,071,822,600
1,070,164,964
1,170,611,600
1,137,425,200
1,207,838,400
951,026,683*
1,087,063,050
1,025,101,700
1,169,483,425
1,027,343,135
1,021,135,100
1,024,335,000
988,085,000
*10 months
COMPARATIVE DAILY AVERAGE PUMPAGE INGALLONS
Year
LOW SERVICE
Eagle Point
HIGH SERVICE
TOTAL DAILY
Level Station West 3rd St. 8th St. Station I, AVERAGE
1915-16
1916-17
1917-18
1918-19
1919-20
1920-21
1921-22
1922-23
1923-24
1924-25
1925-26
1926-27
1927-28
2,244,788
2,151,852
2,386,563
2,478,613
2,658,762
2,478,254
2,358,612
2,179,087
2,507,083
2,207,477
2,164,028
2,100,466
1,937,049
691,712
780,107
745,830
614,541
650,385
650,124
615,780
629,411
696,707
607,162
359,885
422,129
546,041
30,929
273,717
283,803
216,596
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT
74,762
23,079
2,936,500
2,931,959
3,207,155
3,116,233
3,309,147
3,128,378
2,974,392
2,808,498
3,203,790
2,845,568
2,797,630
2,806,398
2,699,686
1921-22
1922-23
1923-24
1924-25
1925-26
1926-27
1927-28
Water Receipts
$109,291.45
$134,709.56
$164,340.39*
$171,212.20*
$173,856.29* $1.80,788.61* $173,547.79*
Operating & Maintenance
Expense per Year
80,007.35
80,399.94
68,038.75
68,245.69
1 72,115.00 1 67,416.07 66,152,92
Operating & Maintenance
Expense per Month
6,667.26
6,699.94
5,669.89 5,687.14 ) 6,009.58 5,618.01 5,512.74
Cost of Power Used
30,305.21
29,219.82 27,495.24 27,027.10 26,500.72 26,387.85 23,099.98
Cost of Power per Mil-
lion Gallons
27.87
28.50 23.51 II 26.32 I 25.96 25.72 23.38
Operating Profit per Mil-
lion Gallons
28.20
56.39
66.78
75.28
84.78
77.18
76.61
Total Receipts per Mil-
lion Gallons
101.53
133.22
158.24*
1.81.03*
184.33*
186.07*
184.83*
Bonded Indebtedness
50,000.00
50,000.00
250,000.00
375,000.00
375,000.00
365,000.00
354,500.00
Cost of Betterments
197,971.45
212,924.38
31,165.59
67,923.79
24,310.36
Cost of New Stations
68,030.43
115,951.51
10,519.65
3,526.65
3,979.20
Cost of Mains Laid
42,227.46
57,563.37
129,825.41
95,390.53
23,538.55
19,812.05
18,639.71
Total Miles of Mains
70.18
74.94
84.65
91.98
95.51
96.40
98.15
Total No. of Hydrants
475
522
607
651
681
685
699
Total No. of Valves 1,014
1,131
1,368
1,504
1,588
1,625
1,665
Total No. of Meters 5,921
6,332
6,872
7,306
7,730
8,030
8,249
Average Daily Consumption per capita in gallons 1
691/
651/21
65%
651/3
571/2
*Includes hydrant rental.
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS
36 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF WATER TAKEN BY THE DEPART-
MENT OF INTERIOR - UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL
SURVEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Margaret D. Foster, Analyst
Parts per Million
Description
Eagle Point
Shallow
Wells
Eagle Point
Artesian
Wells
Level
Tunnel
Silica (Si O,)
19
13
15
Iron (Fe)
.08
.13
.07
Calcium (Ca)
58
57
86
Magnesium (Mg)
25
35
41
Sodium (Ma)
5.0
3.9
13
Potassium (K)
1.1
1.3
2.9
Carbonate radicle (CO3)_
0
0
0
Bicarbonate radicle (HCO3)
272
327
376
Surphate radicle (SO,)
24
19
96
Chloride radicle (C1)
4.4
1.8
4.8
Nitrate radicle (NO3)
2.7
Trace
1.2
Total dissolved solids • at 180
Deg. C
279
297
453
Total hardness as (Ca CO;;)
calculated
248
286
383
W.R. 1,882
Iff.R. 1,884
W.R. 1,883
M. R. CAMPBELL,
Acting Director.
Three hundred and twelve samples were taken from different parts of the
city to our local laboratory at Finley Hospital. All of which received satisfac-
tory reports.
Average Temperature of Water
Eagle Point Station: Artesian Wells 62 Deg. Fahrenheit
Shallow Water 53 Deg.
Reservoir 59 Deg.
Level Station: Tunnel or Springs 50 Deg.
Reservoir 52 Deg.
West Third Street: Reservoir 54 Deg.
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS
37
COMPARATIVE COST OF PUMPAGE PER THOUSAND
GALLONS
Description—
I. Operating and Maintenance Expense
Operating Expense
Maintenance Expense
1927-28 1926-27
.0669 .0658
62,706.43 63,800.73
3,446.49 3,615.34
Total Expense 66,152.92 67,416.07
Therefore the total expense divided by the number of M Gallons Pumped,
equals the Operating and Maintenance Expense per M Gallons. (1927-28
equals .0669), (1926-27 equals .0658).
2. Operating, Maintenance and Depreciation .0984 .0962
Operating and Maintenance 66,152.92 67,416.07
Depreciation 31,087.31 31,176.18
Total Expense 97,240.23 98,592.25
Therefore the total expense divided by the number of M Gallons Pumped,
equals the Operating, Maintenance and Depreciation Expense per M Gallons.
(1927-28 equals .0984), (1926-27 equals .0962).
3. Operating, Maintenance and Betterment Bond
Interest .0835 .0822
Operating and Maintenance 66,152.92 67,416.07
Betterment Bond Interest 16,375.00 16,862.50
Total Expense 82,527.92 84,278.57
Therefore the total expense divided by the number of M Gallons Pumped,
equals the Operating, Maintenance and Interest on Betterment Bonds Expense
per M Gallons. (1927-28 equals .0835), (1926-27 equals .0822).
4. Operating, Maintenance, Depreciation and Better-
ment Bond Interest .1150 .1126
Operating, Maintenance and Depreciation 97,240.23 98,592.25
Betterment Bond Interest 16,375.00 16,862.50
Total Expense 113,615.23 115,454.75
Therefore the total expense divided by the number of M Gallons Pumped,
equals the Operating, Maintenance, Depreciation and Betterment Bond Interest
Expense per M Gallons. (1927-28 equals .1150), (1926-27 equals .1126).
5. Operating, Maintenance, Depreciation, Betterment
Bond Interest and Interest Paid City on Purchase
Bonds .1412 .1380
Operating, Maintenance and Depreciation 97,240.23 98,592.25
Interest 42,304.36 42,791.86
Total Expense 139,544.59 141,384.11
Therefore the total expense divided by the number of M Gallons Pumped,
equals the Operating, Maintenance, Depreciation and Betterment and Purchase
Bond Interest Expense per M Gallons. (1927-28 equals .1412), (1926-27 equals
.1380).
38 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
PERCENT OF SALABLE WATER FOR YEAR ENDING
MARCH 31, 1928
District No. 1—
High Service Low Service Total Total
Ledger Cu. Ft. Cu. Ft. Cu. Ft. Gallons
No. 1 Quarterly Rates 2,555,200 2,555,200
No. 2 "4t 1,184,500 1,381,200 2,565,700
No. 3 2,626,400 180,900 2,807,300
No. 4 if 2,227,100 2,227,100
No. 5 1,731,200 1,731,200
Total for District No. 1 7,769,200 4,117,300 11,886,500 89,148,750
District No. 2—
Ledger Cu. Ft. Cu. Ft. Cu. Ft. Gallons
High Service Low Service Total Total
No. 5 Quarterly Rates 178,900 299,500 478,400
No. 6 " 641,100 1,992,500 2,633,600
No. 7 2,551,800 2,551,800
No. 8 " 329,900 1,813,900 2,143,800
No. 9 " 929,500 1,131,100 2,060,600
No. 10 2,656,600 14,000 2,670,600
No. 11 " 647,300 647,300
Total for District No. 2 5,383,300 7,802,800 13,186,100 98,895,750
District No. 3—
Ledger Cu. Ft. Cu. Ft. Cu. Ft. Gallons
High Service Low Service Total Total
No. 11 Quarterly Rates 327,000 1,192,900 1,519,900
No. 12 35,200 1,935,200 1,970,400
No. 13 1,999,400 1,999,400
No. 14 " 2,087,400 2,087,400
No. 15 " 2,168,700 2,168,700
No. 16 1,271,500 1,271,500
Total for District No. 3 362,200 10,655,100 11,017,300 82,629,750
No. 16 Monthly Rates 13,862,200 25,511,100 39,273,300 294,649,750
Unmetered Water
No. 16 Flat Rates (Estimated
according to meter rates) 931,800 1,863,800 2,795,600 20,967,000
Total Amount of Salable Water.28,308,700 49,950,100 78,158,800 586,291,000
Eagle Point Total Pumpage 708,960,000
Level Total Pumpage 199,851,000
Actual Amount Pumped into Distribution System (gallons)_.908,811,000
*Balance of water pumped from low to high pressure.
Salable water divided by actual amount pumped equals percent of Salable
Water: therefore the salable water equals 586,291,000 divided by 908,811,000
or 641/2%.
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS
PERCENT OF PUMPAGE ACCOUNTED FOR YEAR ENDING
MARCH 31, 1928
SALABLE WATER
586,291,000
General Flush of Distribution System 12,500,000
Flushing 1,195 Hydrants at 7,500 gallons each 8,962,500
Extension and Plumber bitches 2,500,000
Additional Water Used by City 8,000,000
Service Leaks, 201 at 70,000 gallons each... 14,070,000
10 Hydrants Broken (30 min. at 150 gallons per min.) 45,000
Cleaning Level Reservoir (3 times) 1,500,000
Draining Standpipes 350,000
Known Leakage in W. 3rd St. Storage Reservoir (24,000 per
day) 8,760,000
Draining W. 3rd St. Reservoir 2,500,000
2,000 Meters Tested at 35 gallons each... 70,000
Six Bubblers and 4 Horse Fountains 9,500,000
6 Hours for Fire Pumpers (1,000 gallons per min.) 360,000
112 Hours from Hydrants at Fire (350 gallons per min.) 2,352,000
Fire Drills 2,000,000
Sprinkling at 9th St. Station 300,000
City Parks (120 days at 10 hours-75 gallons per min.) 5,400,000
Bathing Beach and Athletic Field 2,000,000
5 Ice Rinks 2,500,000
Eagle Point Station 2,000,000
By Pass from Low Pressure to Level Reservoir 2,592,000
Gals.
it
Total Pumpage Accounted for 674,552,500
Pumpage accounted for divided by the actual pumpage equals the percent
of pumpage accounted for: 674,552,500 divided by 908,811,000 equals 741/4%.
From the Above Accounts we find that:
641/2% or 586,291,000 gallons was salable.
351/2% or 322,520,000
741/4% or 674,522,500
253/4% or 234,258,500
93/4% or 88,261,500
gallons brought no revenue.
gallons was accounted for.
gallons was unaccounted for.
gallons was lost through known- sources.
40 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
PUMPING STATION REPORT
Station No.
Equipment
Use
Power Hours
Used Operated
Eagle Point 1
„ 1
" 1
1
1
1
" 1
" - 1
W. 3rd St. 2
Level 1
De Laval Pump
Dayton -Dowd Pump
No. 1 Air Compressor
No. 2 Air Compressor
Snow Pump
Holly Pump
Buffalo Pump
Coal Conveyor
Dayton -Dowd Pump
Prescott Pump
Supply Mains
Supply Mains
Artesian Wells
Artesian Wells
Supply Mains ..
Supply Mains
Shallow Wells
Unload. Coal
Supply Mains
Supply Mains
Electric 2668
Electric 107
Electric 10681/z
Electric 1236%
Steam 23%
Steam 0
Steam 2
Electric 0
Electric 849
Electric 2498%
Average Daily Pressure in Business District 88 lbs.
Average Fire Pressure in Business District 160 lbs.
Average Storage in Low Service Reservoir 35 ft. or 5,775,000 gals.
Average Storage in High Pressure Standpipe 65 ft. or 800,000 gals.
Meter Increase for the Year
Size
%" New
Meters 226
3
1 " g, t4 6
11/4" 44 44 1
2
3 ll ", ,4 2
Total New Meters ---
%" Scrapped Meter 20
11/2" ,. " 1
Total Scrapped Meters
1-1/z//
240
21
Total Increase 219
Total April lst, 1927 8030
Total March 31st, 1928 8249
Metermen's Reports
Quarterly Readings 31,078
Monthly Readings 2,698
Not at Home Trips 4,537
Turning On Water - 782
Shutting Off Water 769
Shut -off —non -payments. 66
Turn -on —non -payments 63
Miscellaneous 360
Taking Out Meters 990
Installing Repaired Meters 1,002
Cleaning Registers 24
Repairing Stuffing Boxes 139
Inspections for Leaks 309
New Glasses or Top 66
Total Trips 42,883
Meters Repaired
Frozen or Hot Water 152
Sand and Gravel 206
Corrosion 268
Leaking 155
Tested 65
Ordinary Wear 208
Scrapped 21
Total 1,075
Tappers' Report
3/4" Mueller Taps 160
1 " Mueller Taps 9
169
2" Tapping Valves 2
4" " " 2
6" " 4
8" ,. 2
10
Total Taps for Year 179
Respectfully submitted,
J. JOSEPH HAIL,
Accountant.
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS 41
Mr. J. W. McEvoy, Supt.
Dear Sir:
Herewith please find report showing the activities of the extension depart-
ment of the City Water Works, for the year ending Mach 31, 1928.
During the past year, 9,714 feet of mains were laid, varying in sizes from
4" to 12" in diameter, 39 gate valves were installed and 13 fire hydrants were
added to the distribution system, making a total in service at this time of
98.13 miles of mains, 1,665 gate valves and 699 fire hydrants. It will be noted
on one of the following pages that the average cost of a 6-inch main laid in
ordinary excavation was $1.42. This is considered a very low cost and may
be attributed to several reasons. The market price of cast iron pipe was un-
usually low, and by the application of modern methods and practices the in-
stallation, costs were brought down to a minimum. For instance, by using
centrifugal cast pipe, and leadite joints a saving of 18c per foot is effected
over the use of sand cast pipe with lead joints. Then again, the use of dip-
ping needles, electric pipe locators, aquaphones and accurate records of under-
ground piping all add to the economic and efficient operation of the department.
All the water mains in the city were thoroughly cleaned out by flushing
during the months of September and October. A great deal of sediment was
washed out and a noticeable increase in carrying capacity of some of the
mains was noticed. In one instance the discharge from a fire hydrant was
increased from 910 to 1,640 gallons per minute.
A survey made by this department in December 1927, revealed the follow-
ing interesting facts:
1. There are 2,890 vacant lots in the city where city water is available.
2. There are 535 buildings bordering on city water mains, that do not
use city water.
3. There are 468 buildings in the outskirts of the city where water is not
available. The majority of this group are so widely scattered that the cost
of supplying water to them would be prohibitive; and judging from the very
few requests, these people prefer to be without it.
Statistics compiled in the United States show that for every 1,000 popula-
tion in the cities there are 1.42 miles of mains. In Dubuque, for every 1,000
population we have 2.45 miles of mains. If we had our quota per mile of
mains we should have 9,800 instead of 8,250 customers.
The annual valve inspection has just been completed and it is gratifying
to note the excellent condition of same. Out of the total number of 1,625 in-
spected, only two were found out of order and two were found closed which
should have been open.
The fire hydrants which require continuous attention are all in first class
condition. All of the 243 Iowa hydrants which we have in service have been
equipped with an improved drain, by and at the expense of the manufacturer.
The year 1927 marks the introduction of copper pipe for service lines in
the City of Dubuque. The first copper service line was installed August 5,
1927, this was a 2" line. From that date to April 1, 1928, 10 3/4" lines have
been installed.
Many other interesting facts can be found in the following detailed re-
ports, which are made possible only through the friendly co-operation of all
the employees, and it gives me much pleasure in presenting to you this
TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNTJAL Report of the activities of this department.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH W. STRAUB,
Engineer.
42 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS 43
HYDRANT AND VALVE INSPECTIONS
Total Miles of Mains 98.15
Total Number of Gate Valves 1,665
Total Number of Fire Hydrants 699
Number of Main Breaks During Year 17
Number of Service Line Breaks 201
HYDRANT INSPECTION REPORT
Hydrants Flushed 1,835
Inspections reported O. K 4,556
Water in barrell pumped out 1,175
Slow Draining 19
Stems Broken 8
Leaky Stuffing Boxes, Packed 17'7
General Inside Repairs 83
Frozen 8
Leaking from Frost Upheaval 5
Oiled and Greased 743
Caps Replaced 4
Nozzles Recalked 4
Broken by Automobiles 10
Broken by Contractors and other persons 5
Number of trips to Hydrants 8,632
VALVE INSPECTION REPORT
Inspections reported O. K 1,468
Closed Valves —Future Use or other purposes 53
Valve Boxes —Low 42
Valve Boxes —Under Pavement 2
Cleaned Out Valve Boxes 141
Boxes filled solid —to be cleaned out 25
Stuffing Boxes Leaking 104
Stiff —Turn Hard 13
Operating Nut Loose 2
Under Water in Basin 3
Closed —Should be Open 2
Not Inspected for Various Reasons 59
Under Water in Gutter 2
Under Floor 1
Couldn't Get Key On 2
Stems Broken 2
4" Cock Valves —Turn Hard—O. K 35
Left Hand Valves 9
Curb Cocks %" to 11/2" 0. K 7
Number of Trips to Valves 1,972
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PIPING
CAST IRON PIPE
tILead Pipe' TOTAL
Sizes 130" 1 24" I 20" I 16" 114"
Previous to I I 11
I
12"
10"
8"
6" 1 4"
3/4" to 11/2"
1 Feet
Miles
1912
9,280
16,300
22,625
11,280
20,837
201,956
23,461
305,739
57.99
1912-13
54
260
1,999
2,313
.44
1913-14
847
3,739
4,586
.87
1914-15
2,020
257
5,709
964
8,950
1.70
1915-16
48
9,457
174
9,679
1.83
1916-17
6,342
178
6,520
1.23
1917-18
2,836
325
3,161
.60
1918-19 ...__
47
2,625
41
2,713
.51
1919-20
' 685
4,902
76
5,663
1.07
1920-21
r
4,593
701
856
6,150
1.17
1921-22
4,046 1,115
1,401
7,448
1,064
15,074
2.85
1922-23
2,945 827
5,136
15,497
640
71
25,116
4.76
1923-24
6,820 8,979
7,567
27,502
356
43
51,267
9.71
1924-25
90
270
30
3,151
33,212
1,488
482
38,723
7.27
1925-26
299
398
17,451
502
150*
18,500
3.50
1926-27
305
822
3,574
127
4,828
.90
1927-28
569 183
846
6,365
1,301
9,264
1.75
Totals 190 2,290
9,280
16,330
54
41,615 I 22,988 I 37,692
1355,207 31,398
1,302
518,246
98.15
*Abandoned.
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM VALVES
Make
30"
24" 20" I 16"
12"
10"
8" I 6"
I 4"
I3/4 "to 11/2" l Tot.
Ludlow -Hub
1 5
5
33
23
29
591 I
143
829
Iowa -Hub
1
2 !
1
15
14
24
525
19
601
Smith -Inserted
8
_
8
Smith Hub •
1
1
Smith Tapping
1
6
112
15
134
Iowa Tapping
2
2
Rensselaer Hub
1
3
13,
1
18
Golden Anderson
1
1
Brown
2
1
15
6
24
Edward
1
1
Cock Valves
39
39
Curb Cocks
7
7
Totals
• 1
2 I 15
6 I 52
40
60
1258
224
7
1665
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS
FIRE HYDRANTS
Make 1 21/2x21/2
21/2x4 21/2x21/2x4
Total
Holly
63
166
22
251
Ludlow Si. Gate
88
30
118
Ludlow Bal. Valve
8
1
9
Smith -Old Style
13
13
Smith -New Style
35
35
Iowa
243
243
Corey
22
22
Michigan
5
5
Mathews
2 1 3
Total
65 267 367 699
METERS IN SERVICE
1Vlake %"
s/4"
1" I 11/4"• 111/2" I 2" 3" I 4" I 6"
10"
Total
Hersey
1,124
12
11
4
3
1
5
1
1,161
Keystone
1,901
38'
28
10
6
• 2
1
1,986
Lambert
1,562
57
25
2
1,646
Trident
3,053
54
46
15
23
5
6
. 3
3,205
Badger
190
1
191
Drown
22
11
4
3
2
1
43
Union
1
1
Empire
1
1
Nash
3
3
Niagara
2
2
Standard
2
I
1 I
3
Arctic
7
7
Total
7,867
172
115
4
32
• 34
13
8
3
1
8,249
MAIN EXTENSIONS DURING THE YEAR 1927
Location-
1 No. & Size No. & Style j Cost per Foot Total
Diam.1 Lgth. 1 Gates Hydrants I Labor I Total Cost
Alley near Avon
4"
48' I
.89 1.45 69.62
Broadway I
1 1-4" Smith
1-4" Corey
210.26
Burden
6" 1387'
I 1-6" Iowa
1-6" Iowa
.39
1.50
578.85
Burden -North
4"
490' 1-4" Ludlow
.43
*150.94
Delhi Tank j
I
254.15
Eighth -West
4" 293' ! 1-4" Iowa
.65
1.34
391.35
Green and Avoca
6" 941'
3-6" Iowa
1-6" Iowa
.57
1.53
1,445.40
Hamilton
8" 1280' I
1-8" Smith
1-6" Iowa
1
1
.67
2.28
637.10
Harrison and Camp 1
6" 670'
2-6" Iowa
1-6" Corey
.54
*845.72
Hill -South I
6" 1 170' I
(
.91
1.68
285.55
Johnson
1.0"
183'
1-8" Smith
1-10" Iowa
1.04
4.01
733.53
Levee
6" 1 359'
2-6" Renss.
1-6" Corey
.44
1.65
591.92
Lincoln
6" 1 176'
1-6" Iowa
.78
1.93 338.55
O'Neill and Brunswick
6" 456'
3-6" Iowa
2-4" Corey
.49
1.72 784.14
Pear I
4" 254'
.42
.93
236.19
Pearl and Gilliam
6"
1810'
6-6" Iowa
1-6" Renss.
3-6" Corey
.42
1.41
2,559.90
Poplar and Finley
6" 265'
1-6" Iowa
1-6" Iowa
.97
2.56 677.20
Plum
4" 216'
.43
.94 204.60
Rhomberg I
I1-20"
Renss.
406.44
Rowan
6" 213'
I .54 1.41 I 300.22
TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
DUBUQUE CITY WATER WORKS
MAIN EXTENSIONS —Continued
Location —
Diam. j Lgth.
No. & Size
Gates
Third —West 6"
Thirty-second 12"
362'
569'
Twelfth —East 6"
West St. 6"
Whittier
'Windsor 8„
275'
711'
20'
Total
566'
2-12" Renss.
3-6" Renss.
1-6" Iowa
2-6" Renss.
1-6" Iowa Top
1-6" Iowa
1-6" Renss.
1-8" Ludlow
No. & Style Cost per Foot Total
Hydrants Labor I Total Cost
.45 1.24 450.13
1-6" Corey
1-6" Corey
9714' 139 Valves 13 Hydrants
.76
.71
.50
3.77
1.74
1.44
1.00 2.24
2,143.21
478.70
1,026.35
238.41
1,270.20
$17,308.63