1917
DOI: 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1917.tb20338.x
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The Economy of Meters

Abstract: The sale of water is a vital question to every municipality, for the reason that if not properly and fairly sold it becomes a liability to the vendor, be it a private or municipally owned plant. On the other hand, it may become one of the city's greatest assets, if properly sold.The sale of water under the flat rate system is unfair to both the producer and consumer. One consumer is conscientious and uses water judiciously, taking care not to let it run unnecessarily, and attending to leaks which, though small… Show more

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