L179 period of peak demand approached. With the acquisition of the 2100 gph unit, two of the 600 gph units previously assigned to Elmer were transferred to Fred. Table........ indicates the distribution of all units at the Proving Ground in April 1955 when all camps were in operation. CHAPTER IV, SECTION 4 wwe ie rik oe 8 3 .; we ” ‘ { yy 5s Because of the large influx of personnel at Elmer due to the evacuation of the northern islands in Eniwetok Atoll, it became necessary to increase the Elmer plant capacity. Units were available from the rolled-up camps. During the month of June, consumption at Elmer aver- aged 142,331 gallons per day. To meet this demand, one additional 600 gph unit and seven 200 gph units were installed. This installation provided a plant consisting of one 2100 gph unit, eight 600 gph units, and seven 200 gph units with a total daily rated capacity of 199, 200 gallons. With a firm capacity based on 75 per cent of rated capacity, the plant capacity at this time was 149,400 gallons. The average daily per capita consumption at each camp is shown in Table 4-14. W- 312-47 Figure 4-21. Beachhead Distillation Plant an Figure 4-20. Fresh and Salt Water Pipe Being Installed Figure 4-22. 4 =~ “som, eo Typical Off-Island Water Tower Page 4-39