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Show 104 ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF WATER DEVELOPMENT Reference to Mr. Ralf R. Woolley's population graph discloses that he has estimated a population of 300,000 some substantial length of time after 1980, but in regard to this it may be said that he had in mind no more than normal rates of increase and not the accelerations due to the fact of availability of a large water supply, the consequent establishment of new industry and the extraordinary conditions of 1942. Sufficient Supply for Population of 300,000 But however that may be, it may be conservatively estimated that forty- six per cent of the Deer Creek water supply will be sufficient for a population of 300,000 whether that will accrue by the year 1980 or later or before that time. Of course, as the " Burdick Report" states, "' In making this forecast, it must be appreciated that predictions of this kind related to time are essentially uncertain." But uncertain or not, the Metropolitan Water District must plan for the future. Its obligation, stated broadly, is to realize to the people of this community the greatest possible advantage from the large investment made for their benefit and at their direction. The District Must Make Plans for Most Advantageous Use of Water Supply Towards the fulfillment of this gen- 130. Population curve of Salt Lake City, computed by Ralf R. Woolley, Hydraulic Engineer of the United States Geological Survey, and published in the " Burdick" report. |
