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Chelsea 1898
Annual report for 1898 of the Medical Officer of Health
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December 6th.—Report on the examination of the water supplied by
the Chelsea Water Works from November, 1897, to November,
1898, with some observations on the suitability of the Thames
as a source of supply for London : by the Medical Officer of
Health, and S. Rideal, D.Sc., F.I.C.
WORK OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
Appended are tabular statements, which give full information as
to the detailed work of the department during the year 1898.
I am, my Lord and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
LOUIS C. PARKES,
Medical Officer of Health.