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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
Yiewsley and West Drayton 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Yiewsley]
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Forty-one samples of drinking water were taken from aircraft during the year and details of these are as follows:—
| Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | |
|---|---|---|
| Taken from fixed tank system | 2 | — |
| Taken from portable flasks | 36 | — |
| Taken from bowsers | 3 | — |
| 41 | — |
Petroleum Installations:
The fifth major petroleum installation was in course of construction during the
year at London Airport and when this installation is completed it will be licensed for
961,000 gallons.
This will bring the total gallons of fuel stored at London Airport now to 4,726,900
gallons.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
Alfred Makin,
Chief Public Health Inspector.
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