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Bromley 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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bodies in place of the existing 3 were formulated. In this scheme
were also incorporated improvements to existing equipment.
During 1965, 498 bodies were brought to the Mortuaries where post-mortem examinations were conducted by a Home Office Pathologist as shown below:—
| (1) Mortuary address | (2) No. of bodies brought to the Mortuary and post-mortem examinations conducted | (3) No. of inquests held at Coroners Courts in respect of bodies recorded in Col. (2) |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Town Hall, Beckenham | 303 | 41 |
| (2) Beaverwood Road, Chislehurst | 195 | 12 |
WATER SUPPLY
The water supply to the whole of the Borough is provided by
the Metropolitan Water Board, and I am indebted to the Director
of Water Examination to that authority for the following
information:—
"The water has been satisfactory both in quality and quantity
during the year in question.
The supply is made up of River Thames derived water together
with a number of local wells at Shortlands, West Wickham,
Orpington, North Orpington, Sundridge, Lullingstone, Eynsford,
Horton Kirby and Jewels Wood. The analysis of these various
sources are set out on the attached sheets.
The population supplied with water in your borough is
estimated to be 301,274. All water supplies are direct to the
premises, none being permanently supplied by standpipe.
New trunk mains to the extent of 158 yards were laid in the
borough during 1965, but otherwise there was no change in the
general scheme of supply.
The total distance in yards of service mains laid during the
same period was 10,097 yards. All this work is thoroughly disinfected
with chlorine and samples of water in the mains proved to be
of satisfactory quality before these structures were put into
service."
Fluoridation of public water supply
The Council have considered and approved a recommendation
by the Health and Welfare Committee in favour of fluoridation of
water supplies in the Borough. The present fluoride level is shown
in the table of chemical analysis.