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bacteriological and chemical examinations of the raw water, of the
water in its various stages of treatment and of the water coming
into the mains supply.
It is the statutory duty of every local authority to take such
steps as are necessary for ascertaining the sufficiency and
wholesomeness of the water supplies within their district, and
in this connection the Department took 10 samples of water for
routine chemical and bacteriological examination. In all cases
satisfactory reports were received.
The following table shows the amount of rainfall for the
year as recorded at the recording stations at Raphael Park, Romford;
Spring Farm, Rainham; Langtons, Hornchurch; and Berry Farm
Upminster.