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Statistical summary

Population served 320,000 people
Annual quantity of water pumped 50 million cubic metres = 50 million tonnes
Average daily consumption 450 litres per person
Maximum daily consumption 1000 litres per person
Minimum daily consumption 200 litres per person
Number of pumping stations 54
Total number of wells 167
Depth of deepest well 220 metres
Diameter of largest well 580mm
Length of water mains with fire hydrant 1550 kilometres
Total length of water pipes 1500 kilometres
Number of connections to the system 117,000
Number of bulk water storage reservoirs 7
Number of service reservoirs 27
Annual water supply expenditure $14 million
Cost per cubic metre (commercially) 38 cents
Average annual water rates per household $85

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