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stituents in solution are not excessive. It is of satisfactory
organic quality and of a high standard of bacterial
purity.
These results are indicative of a water which is pure
and wholesome and character and 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. All water is chlorinated before
distribution.
5. With the exception of a few outlying cottages, all
the houses in the area are supplied from the public
water mains. Only a very limited number of houses are
supplied by standpipes common to two or more houses,
the vast majority being supplied direct. Population in
Feltham and Bedfont Wards supplied with water from
standpipes approximately 220. The figure for Hanworth
is not available.
Food Poisoning
Three cases of food poisoning have been notified to
me during the year.
Conclusin.
In conclusion 1 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.