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Well Water Supplies
A special enquiry was made in the early part of 1928
with regard to the use of well-waters. Visits were made to
all houses where records showed that well-water had been
used for domestic purposes. The result of the enquiry, which
was the first general review since 1919, proved satisfactory,
and only 76 premises were found to be utilising water from
wells, compared with 271 in 1919.
Seven samples of well-waters were taken during the
year and were submitted to the Corporation Analyst, Mr.
P. G. Lloyd. Two other samples were submitted to the
Clinical Research Association for Chemical and Bacteriological
Examination respectively.
The results of the chemical analyses were similar in each
case and showed that the waters were usable for drinking
purposes, but there were indications of previous pollution.
The bacteriological examination did not reveal the presence
of excremental organisms.
The use of well-water was discontinued in the case of
9 houses during the year 1928 as follows:—
Bearfield Road 3 houses
Elm Road 1 house
High Street 1 house
Kings Road 1 house
Mill Street 1 house
Richmond Road 2 houses
Private Slaughterhouses
There are six private slaughterhouses in the Borough,
and the following Table is set out in accordance with the