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A large quantity of Vegetables and Fruit in a state of decomposition
were destroyed, also 62 Sheep were condemned by the
Magistrate as unlit for food.
The total number of complaints of nuisances attended to, and
of sanitary work effected, was less than the year preceding; but
the number of houses, and of articles disinfected was increased,
a larger number of infectious diseases having been prevalent
during the later period of the year.
Water supply.
The examinations of the water of the Lambeth and Southwark
and Vauxhall Companies show that it has been of fair quality,
and the supply has been abundant. As I have advocated in
former reports, there is urgent necessity that a constant supply
in lieu of intermittent service should be afforded.
Gas Examination.
The average illuminating power of the Gas supplied by the
Phoenix Company, as tested by Letheby's Photometer, according
to the requirements of the Metropolis Gas Act, was equal to
15.4 Sperm Candles.
The highest illuminating power was equal to 16, and the
lowest to 14.8 Candles.
The Gas Company have raised the illuminating power of the
Gas to 16 Sperm Candles during the last half of the year.
The proportion of Ammonia in the Gas has never reached the
prescribed quantity of 2.5 grains for 100 cubic feet of Gas.
Sulphuretted Hydrogen was never detected.
In conclusion, I have to thank the Board and its Officers for
their earnest co-operation in carrying out the Sanitary Works
of the past year.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
ROBERT BIANCHI.
25, Stamford Street,
June, 1880.