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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 1953
[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:—
| 1952 | 1953 | |
|---|---|---|
| All Richmond Wells | 796,533 galls. | 771,049 galls. |
| Metropolitan Water Board | 837,997 galls. | 946,937 galls. |
| Raw River Water | 258,397 galls. | 228,411 galls. |
The drinking water supplies in the district are not plymbosolvent.
Water fit for human consumption is made available by piped
supply to every dwelling house in the Borough.