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Several samples have been taken during the year from localities
Supplied by the South Essex Water Works Company, and in each
case the supply has been pronounced wholesome, both by Chemical
Analysis and Bacteriological Examination.
Samples have been taken during the year from the following
districts: —
February 9th.—Ilford.
May 4th.—Aveley.
June 7th.—Romford.
November 10 th.—Barking.
Besides these full analyses, I have partially analysed the water,
myself, at frequent intervals.
Other Supplies in District.
Creeksmoutii.—A full analysis of this water was given in my last
Annual Report, and, therefore, need not be repeated here. The
Water Company have been apnroached, and are prepared to lay down
a main for the supply of this District, on the condition that they shall
be guaranteed 10% on the total outlay, for a term of years (yet to be
agreed upon) as Water Rate.
The District Council are now negotiating with owners along the
proposed route of main, with a view of inducing them to agree to this,
and some, the most influential, have already done so.
Section 140 of the Barking Town Improvement Bill is framed
with the object of giving more powers to the Council in dealing with
cases of this description.
I have analysed the water supplies to other houses in the district,
and in those cases where the analysis proved that the water was not
wholesome, the matter has been referred to the Surveyor, to deal with
under Section 62 of the Public Health Act, 1875.
FOOD AND MILK SUPPLY.
These important items have received a great deal of attention during
the past year. Large quantities of meat of inferior sorts are brought
into the town, at the end of the week, though none was found to
necessitate seizure In the summer months this matter needs much
vigilance. One parcel of putrid rabbits was seized, condemned,
and destroyed.