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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Chelsea 1953
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1953
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WATER SUPPLY
The provision of water for both commercial and domestic users is
made by the Metropolitan Water Board. During 1953, no complaints were
received in the Public Health Department as to the condition of water
supplies.
Fourteen samples of water were taken at the Council's Public Baths,
and in every instance a satisfactory report was received.
As a result of investigations by the Council's Sanitary Inspectors,
the following provisions were made:-
Supplies to tenements 43
Taps on mains for drinking purposes 40
Burst pipes repaired 8
Cisterns cleansed, covered or repaired 3