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In the working of this clause there is found, as
usual, many difficulties, although the short time which
has elapsed is obviously too short a period in which
to form a conclusive opinion as to the real practical
value of the clause.
Having regard to the internal structural arrangements
of many premises in the Borough, the applications
of the provisions of the clause are impracticable
in a number of cases.
In some instances there is very good reason to anticipate
that the sink, which must be fixed under the
water taps in the upper floors, will be largely used as
slop sinks for disposing of liquid filth. From a sanitary
point of view this would be most objectionable and
calculated to cause serious nuisance.
In many cases when; a supply of water to the upper
storeys is of great consequence, it is found the height
of the premises exceeds that to which the Metropolitan
Water Board is required to furnish a supply.
It seems that the clause as drafted will not work
out in quite such a beneficial manner as was the intention
of the promoters of the Act.
Up to the present we have succeeded in getting this
additional water supply to about 36 houses. In some
advantage has acrued, but the structural arrangements
of many of the existing houses prevent the full
benefit.