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with such other relevant information regarding properties in
existing or proposed Clearance, Improvement or Smoke Control
Areas.
Water Supply
The water supply of the whole of the Borough — supplied by
the South Essex Waterworks Company — has been satisfactory
in quality and quantity.
No action has been necessary in respect of any form of
contamination.
The number of dwelling houses supplied as at 31st December
last, was 81,610 and the population as obtained from theRegistrar
General was 252,860. I am not aware of any houses being supplied
with water from standpipes.
No fluoride determinations were made but on the basis of
past results, the fluoride content of the supplies is put at 0.25
p.p.m. which is one quarter of the amount necessary to protect
children's teeth.
20 samples were taken by the Department from the main
water supply during the year. 10 were submitted for chemical
examination and 10 for bacteriological examination. All were
found to be satisfactory.
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