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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1960
Page
7
A feature explains Chanute’s water plant steps from pre-sedimentation to clear well. It details chemical aids aluminum sulfate lime and chlorine, along with softening and back washing, showing how treated water reaches homes.
Chanute votes approved an $850000 bond in 1958 to fund a five phase Neosho River water system plan. The third dam, seven feet high, will be built two miles northeast of town between existing dams to ensure about a year of water supply.
Howard Parsons city clerk certifies the Chanute Kansas city annual receipts and expenditures for the nine month period ending September 30 1960. The report includes bonded indebtedness details and a continuation of the city financial statement.
City manager R. J. Hayes reports 60 percent of Chanute streets and three alleys were paved or sealed in 1960's first 11 months. Projects include West 8th, Lafayette, South Wilson. seven blocks resurfaced on South Lincoln US 169 route. blotter surfacing charged at $60 per block to property owners with city labor.
City growth pushes water use toward 1. Doubled demand noted in Chanute with 77 blocks needing sealing. Twenty seven sealed this year. next spring more blocks to be added. Sealing stops moisture entry and renews surfaces. winter worst for wear. Property owners blocked additional resurfacing. costs estimated under 2.25 per front foot for sealing, over 8.50 if new paving is required.
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