City of Atlanta Backs Central Station Power for New Water Pump
City officials including the Water Board Council and Mayor rejected all competing power proposals and accepted Central Station Electric Current for Atlanta’s 10,000,000 gallon River Pumping Station project. The decision cited economy reliability and favorable standard rates, endorsing Georgia Railway and Power Company as best for factory and building power needs.
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Atlanta approves electric pump to power new waterworks unit
Mayor Woodward signs contract with Georgia Railway and Power Co to install a 10,000,000 gallon capacity centrifugal pump at the river station. Wiring cost and operation will be cheaper than steam, as the new rate is 6.5 mills per kilowatt hour. Work will be rushed due to cripples at river station pumps. W. Z. Smith notes it marks a new era for Atlanta's waterworks.
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