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Kingston upon Thames 1896

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]

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TABLE C.

THE WATER SUPPLY OF THE BOROUGH.

Hours of Supply.Area of Supply.Character of the Water.
Lambeth Water Company9 to 5; Sundays 9 to 1.The greater part of the townComplaints are frequently made of the bad colour of the water, especially after heavy rains.
Lambeth Water CompanyConstant SupplyThe streets in which the mains to supply the Barracks and Workhouse are laid
WellsThe old parts of the town. The neighbourhood of Richmond Road and Mill Place district. Many of the houses in these districts are now supplied by the Lambeth CompanyMost samples are found to have from 3 to 10 grains per gallon of Chlorides, but otherwise the waters are fairly pure, sparkling and palatable. The analyses vary greatly from time to time. The water is not recommended for drinking purposes.