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St Pancras 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]

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WATER
The water supply in the borough is provided by the Metropolitan Water
Board, as the statutory authority for London, and has been satisfactory in quality
and quantity.
WELL WATER
There are five wells in use in the borough, four being on factory premises
and one at the Council's swimming baths at Prince of Wales Road. In addition,
certain wells are situated outside the borough are a source of supply to various
points on the railway system centred on Euston Station.
Eight samples of water were taken during the year and submitted for chemical
and bacteriological examination. All proved satisfactory.
SWIMMING BATHS AND PONDS
There are three swimming baths in the borough Parliament Hill Lido (L.C.C.),
Prince of Wales Road (Borough Council), and one private. Seven samples of water
were taken during the year
There are also two swimming ponds one ladies" and one mens' at Parliament
Hill. Six samples were taken-
All samples proved satisfactory after chemical and bacteriological examination..
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