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Lambeth Company's supply was the best, and exhibited
the greatest uniformity of quality throughout the
year.
In Table C are recorded the results of observations
respecting the freedom from turbidity or otherwise of
the various waters, and for the purposes of comparison,
the results of similar observations made in 18G8 are
also included. This Table reveals more cases of
inefficient filtration than have occurred for some years
past. The foul condition of the Thames in January
taxed the filters of the Companies to the utmost, and
the Southwark and Grand Junction Companies were
delivering opalescent and imperfectly filtered water on
New Year's Day. The rest of the river-derived waters
were clear and transparent throughout the year.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JAMES STEVENSON,
Medical Officer of Health.
Vestry Hall, Paddington,
June, 1890,