AGENCY: Salt Lake City (Utah). Water Supply and Waterworks

SERIES: 8892
TITLE: Water consumption case files
DATES: 1931-2015.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: These case files consist of two separate records containing monthly statistics of daily water consumption. They are used for information and litigation purposes and to assist in predicting future flows and peak demands. These files include water consumption in million gallons and cubic feet from treatment plants, springs, artesian wells, pumped wells, and reservoirs, along with precipitation.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 03/1987

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 35 years and then microfilm and destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.

Microfilm master: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

This retention is based on the administrative need expressed by the bureau. The Bureau finds that the more information available on water usage and supply, the better the prediction of future water needs. These files are essential for researching water consumption in the Salt Lake Valley for over fifty year period.