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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Ealing 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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| No. | Depth of Well | Protection of Boring | Number of gallons per day | Use | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 400 ft. lined to depth of 150 ft. | Boring in building with softening plant ; concrete floor. | 3,000 gallons per hour. | For general factory purposes. Not for drinking. | Sample taken 0n 15/10/47 was reported by analyst to be satisfactory. |
| 8 | 2 borings, 400 and 550 ft. Lined to depth of 140 ft. | One boring in separate pump house with concrete floor. One in concrete pit with iron cover. | 24,000 gallons | General factory purposes and not for drinking. | Sample taken on 15/10/47 was reported by analyst to be satisfactory. |
| 9 | 370 ft. completely lined. | Boring inside building with concrete floor. | 12,000 gallons | Out of action. | Not taken. |
| 10 | 750 ft. lined to 650 ft. | Pumped to 5,000 gall, tank from which supply is drawn. | 1,000 gallons | Factory purposes only. Pumps defective. Unable to get new part. M.W.B. Water used. | Not taken. |
| 11 | 400 ft. lined to 22 ft. | Boring in building with concrete floor. | 3,500 gallons. | Factory purposes only. Out of action since February 1947. Endeavours to bring into use again. | Not taken. |
| 12 | 500 ft. lined to depth of 300 ft. | Boring inside building with electric pump. | 1.000 gallons per hour. | Not in use. | Not taken. |