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LAND CHARGES ACT 1925
During the course of the year the Public Health Department provided 1,438
reports answering enquiries of the Town Clerk regarding properties in the borough
in which negotiations for purchase were proceeding.
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, three being on factory premises
and two at the Council's baths establishment at Prince of Wales Road. In addition,
certain wells situated outside the borough are a source of supply to various
points on the railway system centred on Euston Station.
Eleven samples of water were taken during the year and submitted for chemical
and/or bacteriological examination. Two were unsatisfactory, but further samples
were submitted after remedial measures had been taken, and these proved satisfactory.
SWIMMING BATHS AND PONDS
There are five swimming baths in the borough: Parliament Hi11 Lido (L.C.C.).
two at Prince of Wales Road (Borough Council), and two private. Ten samples of
water were taken during the year.
There are also two swimming ponds, one ladies' and one men's at Parliament
Hill Four samples were taken.
All samples proved satisfactory after chemical and bacteriological
examination.
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