[Report 1957] / Medical Officer of Health, Arundel Borough.

  • Arundel (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1957
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Credit: [Report 1957] / Medical Officer of Health, Arundel Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    No samples were submitted for Chemical analysis. The 13 sanples of chlorinated water taken from consumers' taps were found to be of satisfactory purity. The bacterial quality of the water is therefore at most times dependent upon efficient chlorination. Interruption of chlorination is avoided as far as possible by careful supervision of the plant and its operation. Water Statistics for the year ending 3Ist March 1351, Water Consumption in the Borough, Gallons Total Per Day (1) Domestic and unmetered supplies 32,612,820 89,426 (2) Industrial and trade supplies by meter 2^227,620 6,103 Total for area of supply 34«840.440 93.329 Supplies through Corporation mains for the Duke of Norfolk’s Estate, under Water Agreement, Gallons Total Per Day (a) Tortington .. 204,660 361 (b) Lyminster Totals e • 22,631.900 22.836.560 62.003 62,566 Gallons Total Per Day Increased consumption of water supplied through Borough mains over 1936 to outlying areas.. 27,570 76 Decreased consumption of vrater supplied by Corporation over the year 1956,. 1,913,570 5,215 Maximum weekly consumption 724,930 gallons. Minimum weekly consumption 600,160 gallons. Gallons per head per day (exclusive of metered supplies) 31.5 gallons. Gallons per head per day (inclusive of metered supplies) ., ,, ,. 33,6 gallons. Number of metered supplies 38 Length of mains owned by the Corporation 6,46 miles Estimated population supplied.. .. 3049 Number of consumers .. ,, ., 1124