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Ilford was 1,057 yards. All new and repaired mains are chlorinated
before being restored to supply and samples from these are tested
to confirm that the qnalityof the water is up to the standard normally
supplied."
The water provided to the remainder of the Ilford district by the
South Essex Waterworks Co. is obtained from the River Stour and from deep
wells at Mill Road, Grove Road and Roding Lane.
Mr. P. Gordon Spencer, Chief Engineer to South Essex Waterworks
Co., has kindly supplied me with the following information.
"During 1961 over 4,120 chemical, bacteriological and biological
examinations were made at the Langham Laboratory, and all water going
into supply was reported as wholesome. In addition samples were examined
for radioactivity.
Samples from the wells situated in the Company's area of supply
were analysed weekly and all were likewise reported on as above; in
addition, samples were taken weekly from houses in various parts of the
supply area for bacteriological examination and they were invariably
perfectly satisfactory.
A supplementary supply of water was obtained from the Metropolitan
Water Board during the months January, March, April and June, the total
quantity being 11 million gallons.
The water supply of the area and of its several parts has been
satisfactory as to quality and quantity.
The following mains were laid in Ilford during 1961:3
ins. 4 ins. 9 ins. 18 ins.
Yards 94 49 79 1
There are now no public wells in existence. There are a few private
wells for domestic and commercial purposes.
Four samples of piped water supply (2 South Essex Waterworks Co.,
and 2 Metropolitan Water Board) were taken by the Department and