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Washington Council Recommends New Water Works Plan
The Washington City Council approved a special committee report urging modernization of the water works. The plan calls for a deep well, elevated steel tank, new building, two deep well pumps, high service pumps, a 1000 gpm fire pump, and purchase of electric current from Iowa Gas & Electric Company at about 2.75 cents per kWh for pumping and 3.5 cents for street lighting. The committee favors electric power, estimates total project cost around $80,000 to $82,000, and projects operating costs and tax implications with bond funding and eventual debt retirement. The proposal awaits voter approval and contract details, with work potentially beginning after September and upon full council action.
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Washington City
A. E. Putnam
J. 5. McElhinney
W. S. Eldridge
Diry Water
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Mullergren
Washington
Iowa
Iowa Gas & Electric Company
Iowa Gas
Pnt
J. S. McElhinney
W. 8
Eldridge