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Water Supply.
8 samples of water from 7 wells were analysed ; the result
being that 4 were found to be good, 2 polluted, and 2 of a
suspicious character.
The result of the action taken is that Companys' water
has been connected to 6 houses, and the water in one of
the wells is not now used for drinking purposes.
With a view to proving the purity of the water from the
mains of the Grand Junction Water Works Company, I
suggested to your Sanitary Committee the advisability of
taking samples therefrom in different parts of the District
for analysis by an expert, and on your resolution a sample
was taken from Heston, submitted for analysis, and found
good.
River Brent.
On your attention being called to the state of the water
in the Canal and River Brent, your Special Committee made
an inspection and reported thereon to you. I trust the
united efforts of the several Districts affected will result in
the cleansing and the prevention of further pollution of the
Canal and River.
House Refuse.
The want of a more frequent and efficient removal of
house refuse, especially in the more congested parts of your
District, and where houses have but small yards attached
thereto, is becoming a serious matter ; and I trust you will
take the same into ernest consideration.