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Table VII. shows the result of my analysis of the water
supplied by the two Companies to the Parish during each
of the twelve months. In both cases the average quality
was rather inferior to that of the preceding year, and the
water occasionally supplied is of decidedly inferior quality,
especially in winter, when the river is in flood.
The Grand Junction Company are increasing their
pumping power, so that they will be able to deliver a considerably
larger quantity of water per diem in case of any
extra demand in the hot weather.
The common gas supplied by the London Gas Company
has been examined by me from time to time at their testing
room, and has always been found to be above the required
standard of illuminating power, and to satisfy the prescribed
tests for ammonia and sulphuretted hydrogen.
For the information of the Parishioners, I may mention
that a hospital carriage for removing persons suffering from
infectious diseases is kept at the Workhouse, in Mount
Street; but those who are in a position to bear the expenses
of their support should apply to the London Fever Hospital,
Liverpool Road, Islington; or, in case of small-pox, at the
Highgate Small-pox Hospital, where they can be accommodated
on favourable terms.
I have the honour to be,
My Lords and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
W. H. CORFIELD, M.A., M.D. (Oxon.),
F.R.C.P. (London).
10, Bolton Row, Mayfair, W.,
June, 1881.