Hormusji Ruttonjo Patel

Summary

Hormusji Ruttonjo Patel (c. 1870 – December 28, 1928) was a Parsi mechanical engineer who served as Superintendent of the Agra Water Works from about 1898 until his death. In his first year he grew house connections from 450 to 1,000, and over his tenure expanded pumping capacity from two million to six million gallons per day. He was a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (1923) and served in the Agra Volunteer Rifles / Indian Defence Force during the First World War.

Focus areas: Water supply · Agra · Mechanical engineering

At a glance

Field

Water supply · Agra

Location

Agra, India

References · in priority order

1. Grace's Guide: Hormusji Ruttonjo Patelwww.gracesguide.co.uk/Hormusji_Ruttonjo_Patel

Sources

• Parsi mechanical engineer; Superintendent of the Agra Water Works c.1898-1928; d. Dec 28, 1928, age 58Grace's Guide
• Grew house connections from 450 to 1,000 in his first year; expanded pumping capacity from 2M to 6M gallons/day; IMechE Member 1923; served in the Agra Volunteer Rifles / Indian Defence Force in WWIGrace's Guide