London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Finsbury 1902

Report on the public health of 1902

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depth of another 60 feet. The water is not used for drinking
purposes under ordinary circumstances, but sometimes in the
summer those employed on the premises are likely to take a
drink of the well water. It is ordinarily used for the machinery
only.
4 City Road (Messrs. Lipton).—The firm using these
premises has an artesian well in their cocoa factory, about 300
feet deep, the water from which is used for all purposes. They
have a supply laid on from the New River Company as reserve.
5. City Road (No. 102).—There is an artesian well at
these premises which is 370 feet deep, the water is used for
all purposes, and there is also a supply from the New River
Company.