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In accordance with the provisions of the Metropolis
Water Acts of 1852 and 1871, the Hoard of Trade,
after inquiry into the matter, have sanctioned the
Regulations made by the Companies for the purpose
of preventing waste, misuse, undue consumption,
and contamination of water supplied by them; and,
amongst other things, the Regulations prescribe the
size, nature, and strength of the pipes, cocks, cisterns,
and oilier apparatus to be used in every house, and
they interdict all arrangements that may lead to
waste or misuse, or contamination of water. These
Regulations came into force on the 10th of August,
last, and the penalty for refusing or neglecting to
comply with them, or for wilfully violating them, is a
sum of money not exceeding £5. It is provided,
however, that all existing fittings, which shall be
sound and efficient, and which are not required
to be removed or altered under these Regulations,
shall be deemed to be prescribed fittings under the
"Metropolis Water Act, 1871 but gradually
more severe regulations will come info operation
with the view of providing for a constant supply;
for under the Act of 1871 it becomes the duty of the
Metropolitan Board of Works, and of the Corporation
of the City, after giving due notice to the Water
Companies, to bring the whole of their districts—
part by part—under constant service. It is also in
the power of any Company, after due notice to the
Metropolitan Authority, and after the expiration of
at least four months from the date of such notice, to
bring about the same results. At the eastern end of