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SECTION C.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
(1) WATER.
South Essex Waterworks Company Supplies.—The
Engineer of the South Essex Waterworks Company
informs me of the following facts :—
"During the year 1938 the following mains were
laid in your Borough :—
4"3,066 yards
6"65 yards
9"328 yards
The Analytical reports on all analyses made of the
water supplied in your Borough showed that the
water was pure and wholesome and suitable for the
purposes of a public supply.
The supply has been satisfactory in quality and
quantity.
It is anticipated that the Stour Supply Scheme
(1935) will come into supply during the Spring of
1940.
A laboratory has been built and equipped at the
Company's Langham Works, a whole-time Chemist
and Bacteriologist has been engaged and analytical
work has been in progress for about three months.
An Assistant Chemist and Bacteriologist will commence
his duties early next month.
During the year 1938 over 200 samples of water
were submitted for chemical analysis and a like
number for bacteriological examination; analytical
results showed that the water was pure and wholesome
and suitable for the purposes of public supply.