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Water.
The bulk of the water in the Borough is supplied by the Metropolitan Water Board
and has been satisfactory in quality and quantity.
There are, however, four factories in whose premises wells are situated and used, and
a well is also available, if required, to augment the water supply to the Council's swimming
baths at Prince of Wales Road. In addition, wells situated outside the Borough are a source
of supply to various points on the railway system centred on Euston Station.
Samples of this water have been taken and subjected to chemical and bacteriological
examination by the Public Analyst, and in the case of one firm a chlorination plant was installed
at the suggestion of the Medical Officer of Health.
Ken Wood and Parliament Hill Fields open air ponds, the Council's swimming baths
at Prince of Wales Road, and a private swimming bath have all received periodic visits of the
Council's Inspectors and samples of water have been taken for examination during the year.

167 inspections were made by the Council's sanitary inspectors during the year.
Closing and Demolition Orders.
Closing orders were made during the year in regard to 114 basement rooms and 4 other
rooms which were unfit for human habitation.
Eight closing orders were determined.
Demolition orders were made regarding 6 premises.