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SECTION C.—
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
Water Supply.
The Metropolitan Water Board is responsible for the water supply
of the Borough and regular periodical examinations are made by them.
With three exceptions the dwelling houses in Wimbledon are
supplied from public water mains direct to the houses.
In July, 1948, a complaint was made regarding the water supply
to one of these three premises. Samples of the water were sent for
bacteriological and chemical examination. The analyst reported
that the water showed bacteriological evidence of contamination and
was unfit for human consumption. One other house without piped
supply was also receiving water from the same well. The occupants
of both premises were therefore advised to boil all drinking water
until investigations had been completed. Samples of water from
both houses were sent to the public analyst.
As a result of investigations carried out in conjunction with the
Senior Sanitary Inspector, arrangements were made for cleaning out
and protecting the well. The lead pipe leading from the well to one
of the houses was replaced by an iron one.
During the course of investigations, another well was discovered in
the vicinity. Samples of water taken from this well showed that it was
grossly polluted. Tests carried out, to exclude the possibility that this
well supplied water to the larger of the houses, showed that the well
was not in use.
After the completion of work in connection with the well supplying
the two houses, further examinations of the water were made.
The water was then found to be pure, and suitable for drinking
purposes.