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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
Richmond upon Thames 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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The following figures show the daily average consumption from the three sources:—
| 1950/51 | 1951/52 | |
|---|---|---|
| AH Richmond Wells | 752,307 galls. | 841,881 galls. |
| Metropolitan Water Board | 912,529 galls. | 832,973 galls. |
| Raw River Water | 182,548 galls. | 205,161 galls. |
The drinking water supplies in the district are not plumbo
solvent.
Water fit for human consumption is made available by piped
supply to every dwelling house in the Borough.