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loads of 480 gallons each, showing an average of
8,160 gallons per day. I am further informed
that this supply was used for roadways, flushing
gullies, drains, and w.c.'s, and that so bad was
the condition of the latter in some of the houses
that it took ten pailfuls to clear the stoppage.
In the same Report I recommended that the
powers conferred by the City of London Sewers
Act, 1848-51, be put into force, and that the
following Notice be served forthwith:—
To the Owner of the House
in the City of London. I hereby give you Notice that you
are required forthwith to provide the above House with a fit
and capacious cistern with a proper ball-cock and covering,
and other necessary apparatus attached thereto, and to keep
the same in good repair and cleanliness, and to compound or
agree with some Water Company for a sufficient supply of
wholesome water.
And I further give you Notice that if, for the space of
14 days from the service hereof, you fail to comply with this
order, I shall take such proceedings as are authorised by the
said Acts, or as may be necessary or expedient.
Inspector of Nuisances.
The Committee ordered accordingly.
The Plan attached hereto shows the area
affected within the City.