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All the samples submitted to the Borough Analyst werf
reported to be of a high standard of bacterial purity.
WATER SUPPLY
(a) Domestic Water
Each month samples from the main supplies were
obtained for bacteriological examination and twice during
the year for chemical analysis. All were reported to be
satisfactory.
(b) Industrial Water
There have been 15 samples of water obtained from the
wells in use at factories, submitted to bacteriological examination.
Samples of water from both main and deep wells supply
were found to be of a high standard of bacteriological purity.
RAINFALL
Rain fell during the year on 202 days and measured
13.82 inches compared with 26.44 inches for the previous
year.
Daily records show that 0.01 inches or more rain fell
on 116 days and 0.04 inches or more rain was recorded on
86 days.
Printed in the Town Clerk's Department
Barking Borough Council