CHAPTER IV, SECTION 4
SECTION 4
WATERDISTILLATION AND DISTRIBUTION
The water distillation and distribution
functions were the responsibility of the Power
and Distillation Operations Department under a
Superintendent, who was assisted by Assistant
Superintendents of Utilities. The Department
operated water distillation plant facilities at all
camps within the EPG and at Wotho, Rongelap,
Utink, and Ujelang Rad-safety Stations. The
water distillation plants at Kapingamarangi,
Kusaie, Tarawa, and Nauru were operated by
Air Force personnel, and service calls were made,
as required, by H&N. At Johnston Island H&N
also installed and operated a plant to augment
the Base Commandfacilities.
Plant capacities were adequate, though for
a relatively short period at Fred consumption
was greater than production. During this period,
with a population of 3200, the per capita daily
consumption was 64 gallons. By initiating a
program of water conservation and more strin-
gent water discipline, the consumption at this
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Table No. 4-17.
250,000
431,000
8,400
25,200
25,000
88,200
25,200
25,200
7,200
885,600
Total Fresh Water Storage
Facilities (in gallons).
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Figure No. 4-17.
Distillation Plant — Fred.
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