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Southwark 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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WATER SUPPLY
The domestic water supply of the Borough is supplied by the
Metropolitan Water Board, and has been satisfactory in quality and
quantity.
During the year, 1 complaint was received. The Metropolitan
Water Board was informed and the sample was analysed, and found
satisfactory.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936 - Section 98
During the year 19 notifications of the withdrawal of water supply
were received from the Metropolitan Water Board.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936 - Section 95.
Certificates have been issued in respect of the provision of a proper and sufficient supply of water at 633 new dwellings as follows:
| Dwellings | |
|---|---|
| Alberta Street, 25-41 (odd) 40-50 (even) 52a, 52b, 52c, 52d, 52e, 54, 56, 56a | 23 |
| Penton Place, 20-38 (even) | 14 |
| Boundary House, Brandon Estate | 24 |
| Lorrimore Road (The Vicarage) | 1 |
| Peabody Buildings, Blackfriars Road (conversions) | 39 |
| Brawne House, Brandon Estate | 68 |
| Molesworth House, Brandon Estate | 58 |
| Lorrimore Road, 48-74 (even) | 14 |
| Morton House, Brandon Estate | 39 |
| Bateman House, Brandon Estate | 68 |
| Pirbright House, King James Street | 15 |
| St. Matthew's House, Doctor Street | 29 |
| Napier House, Brandon Estate | 36 |
| Trinity Street, 32 | 1 |
| Maddocks Way, 1-34 | 14 |
| Penrose Street (Caretaker's flat) | 1 |
| Cooks Road, 1-29 | 15 |
| Royal Road, 103-107 (odd) 190-224 (even) | 21 |
| Walters House, Brandon Estate | 68 |
| Walworth Road, 262 | 1 |
| Crudin House, Brandon Estate | 68 |
| Harper Road (School-keeper's house) | 1 |
| Hunter Buildings, Borough Road, 1-15 (conversions) | 15 |
| 633 |