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the Southwark, and Lambeth Companies. Of the
river waters, that obtained from the Lea and sent
out by the New River Company was the best; and
of that taken from the Thames the best average
supplies were furnished by the Chelsea and West
Middlesex Companies. The worst average water
was delivered by the Southwark and Lambeth
Companies.
For many of the preceding remarks, as well as
for the annexed tables showing the condition of the
London waters, I am indebted to Dr. Frankland's
Annual Report to the Registrar-General.
1 have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JAMES STEVENSON,
Medical Officer of Health.
Vestry Hall, Paddington,
September, 1880.