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(b) Well Water.
Of the 28 bore holes or wells known to exist in the Borough, 19 continued
to be unused and were effectively sealed, 5 of the remaining wells are still out
of use.
14 samples were taken during the year, 7 for chemical and 7 for bacteriological
examination. 6 of the chemical samples indicated that the water could not be
considered free from pollution but the water from these walls, however, is used
only for industrial purposes. All the bacteriological results were satisfactory.
During excavations carried out by the London Electricity Board under the
highway in Laycock Street a well was discovered just outside the factory wall
before one comes to Lewis Buildings. It was approximately 18.6'' deep and 10' in
diameter; was constructed in brick and had the remains of a pump which evidently
was operated at the time when the well was in use. It would appear that the well
in question existed on the site of the late Laycock Farm and might well be the
source of the water supply when this farm was in existence. As the Metropolitan
Water Board is not interested in shallow wells it was considered advisable to
fill the well in and this was done in conjunction with the Borough Engineer.
(c) Water Supplies - Miscellaneous
4 samples of sub-soil water were taken.
(d) Swimming Bath Water