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It also contained more nitric acid than was considered
fit for drinking purposes. The handle of the pump has
been chained up, and the water is used only for cleansing.
GrosvenorCottages,Eaton Terrace, No. 1. An analysis
of the pump-water behind these premises produced,
August 6,
Grains.
Total Residue 82.40
Organic Impurity 8
Nitric acid was present. As there was no proper
water supply to the closet, and the pump-water was
unfit to drink, a notice has been served. A proper
supply of water has been laid on from the Chelsea
Company's main, and a new water-closet erected with
a cistern over it.
An analysis of the water supplied by the Chelsea
Company, and taken July 8th, 1859, from the main at
43, Lower Belgrave Place, produced
Grains per Gallon.
Total Impurity 15.48
Organic ditto.92
Aug. 4th, 1859, Total Residue 17.20
Organic Impurity 1.52
Sept. 8th, 1859, Total Impurity 14.96
Organic ditto 1.00
We have the honour to be
Your faithful Servants,
C. J. B. Aldis, M.D.
R. Druitt.