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Special Reports.
The following is a summary of Special Reports
made by me during the year:—
1868 Regent's Canal.—Upon complaints of offensive
April. smells arising from the water, reports upon the
condition of the water and result of analyses of
samples procured by myself, and other samples
sent by the Company. Correspondence with the
Secretary of the Company and interviews with
their Engineer. Explanations that the alleged
causes of complaint would be discontinued as
reported to the Vestry. No farther complaints
have been made.
„ Essex Street, West Ward.—Report upon complaints
of deficient water supply. Correspondence
with Water Company.
Report upon Fever and overcrowding in
in this street, and recommendations for general
sanitary works, which were carried out. Suppression
of the fever and overcrowding.
May. Vintners' Alms Houses.—Report upon complaint
of defective construction and ventilation.
„ Burial Ground, Globe Road.—Upon letter of
complaint from Home Office—report and recommendations.
,, Commercial Gas Works.—Report upon complaint
of neighbours of unusually offensive smells
arising therefrom. Inspection of the works and
premises.
June. No. 97, New Street, West Ward.—Complaint of
new erections in rear of—report and recommendations—referred
to Surveyor.
,, Chemical Works, Regent's Road.—Report upon.
,, Ton's Blood Manure Manufactory.— Report
upon.