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no excess of salinity or mineral constituents in solution.
It shows only a trace of colour and is of satisfactory
organic and bacterial purity.
These results are consistent with a wholesome water
suitable for drinking and domestic purposes.
3. The water supplied has no plumbo-solvent action
but samples are tested for presence of metals.
4. No action has been required in respect of contamination
of the water.
5. With the exception of a few outlying cottages (some
of which are likely to be scheduled for demolition when
the housing position permits) all the houses in the area
are supplied from the public water mains. Only a very
limited number of houses are supplied by standpipe, the
vast majority being supplied direct.
Conclusion.
In conclusion I should like to thank the members
of the Committee for the support which they have given
me during the year and also to thank Mr. Bell and the
staff of the department for their able and willing
assistance.
F. H. WOODS,
Medical Officer of Health