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There are 11 private wells in the Borough, some of which are used for industrial
purposes. In no case is the water used for drinking purposes, but by arrangement
with the owners of the wells, the Metropolitan Water Board takes samples
periodically for examination so as to have some record of the probable suitability
of the water for drinking should this become necessary in the unlikely event of a
major breakdown in the normal supply or in case of war.
See overleaf for analysis of water supplies.
Sanitary Inspection of the Area.
The District Public Health Inspectors are responsible for the investigation
of all complaints in connection with premises within their areas whether these be
used as dwellings or for commercial or industrial purposes. The greater portion
of the work concerns dwellings as can be seen from the summary of work done which
follows, on page 17.