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does not come into office until April, 1901, so that it can
hardly be expected that anything radical will be done to
remedy the existing insanitary condition of the Liver Lee in
Hackney during the year, but it would be advisable for the
Hackney Borough Council to bring their case at an early
date before the new Board."
1902.—A long report on foul condition.
1904.—The Medical Officer of Health reports: "The following
analysis of samples of water indicate the kind and extent of
pollution to which that river was exposed during the summer
months of 1904. Nothing has been done since to reduce the
pollution."
1905.—The Medical Officer of Health reports: "This river as it
passes through the Borough remains in its usual filthy condition,
causing a nuisance during the hot summer months of
the year to persons frequenting the large open space
adjoining it, as also to persons living in its vicinity."
1900.—"No improvement."
1907.—The Medical Officer of Health reports: "Polluted condition
shows no sign of improvement."
1908.—The Medical Officer of Health reports no improvement in
condition.
1909 and 1910.—No complaints; but this, as pointed out by the
Medical Officer of Health, does not mean that the river was
in good condition.
1911.—"River Lea became very offensive." Communication
sent to the Local Government Board. River
reported to Public Health Committee to be in foul condition.
Certificate of analysis and letter to Local Government
Board reported in Annual Report.