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Richmond upon Thames 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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There is also a supply of raw river-water delivered to allotments,
Kew Gardens and a proportion of the residences in
Richmond. After sedimentation it is pumped to a special reservoir
and is delivered from there by gravity. This water is not fit for
drinking; it is used for gardens and for periodic flushing of the.
sewers.
The following figures show the daily average consumption from the three sources:—
| Source | Daily Average Consumption |
|---|---|
| All Richmond Wells | 976,651 galls. |
| Metropolitan Water Board | 532,688 galls. |
| Raw River Water | 229,271 galls. |
At all times there is an unlimited reserve available from
the Metropolitan Water Board.
Water fit for human consumption is made available by
piped supply to every dwelling-house in the Borough. No
privately owned wells are in use.
SANITARY INSPECTION
For the following particulars I am indebted to the Chief
Sanitary Inspector, who submitted his Report in accordance
with the Sanitary Officers (Outside London) Regulations,
1935.
Inspections during 1947
Houses visited and particulars recorded ("Housing
Act) 7
Houses visited (Public Health Acts) 2108
Revisits to houses and other premises 2360
Visits paid in connection with:—
Overcrowding 30
Vermin 81
Disinfection 3
Enquiries into Infectious Diseases 64
Corporation Dwellings 32