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trust that we shall at an early date see in this Parish
conveniences of the kind mentioned.
WATER SUPPLY.
As is well known, this district is supplied with water
by the East London Water Company.
I extract the following note from Dr. Tidy's annual
report to the Society of Medical Officers of Health:—
East London.— The total solid matter ranged from 17.90 grs. per
gallon in September to 24.90 grs. in February; the Nitrogen as Nitrates
from 0.060 gr. in January to 0.165 gr. in April. The minimum amount
of oxygen needed to oxidize the organic and other matters per gallon,
was in March, 0.032 gr., and the maximum in February 0.066 gr.
The samples, as collected from the company's mains, were, without
exception, perfectly bright, and free from suspended matter.
It is to be regretted that this Company does not
deliver its water above 40 feet high (except under
special circumstances); consequently, it does not reach
the top floors of the model dwellings; the inhabitants,
therefore, have to raise their water by means of pumps.
The increased trouble in obtaining the supply usually
means a less quantity used, and is a great temptation
to neglect cleanliness.
The Company have completed the extension of the
constant system of supply to more than three parts
of their district. They are also proceeding with an
entirely new set of works at Lea bridge, which comprise
four filter beds of one acre each in extent, and a
pair of compound engines each of 100 horse power
nominal. These works were commenced last July, and
are making rapid progress. By the end of 1879 they