[Report 1963] / Medical Officer of Health, Bridge-Blean R.D.C.

  • Bridge-Blean (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1963
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Credit: [Report 1963] / Medical Officer of Health, Bridge-Blean R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Canterbuiy Wells (Canterljury Water Company) (Contd) Howfield Well (Contd) CHEE/IICAL RESULTS (Parts per million) Idree ammonia nil Albuminoid ammonia nil Nitrogen as Nitrites nil Nitrogen as Nitrates 5»8 Chlorine as chlorides 26 Temporaiy hardness 238 Permanent hardness 30 Total hardness 268 Oxygen absorbed from permanganate in 4 hours at 80°F 0,02 Dissolved oxygen 8.3 Total solids 568 pH value 7 Mcroscopic examination - very little organic debris aialysis shows these two soirrces to provide a pure and wholesome water suitable for public suppljr^ The bacteriological condition is excellent. Source of Vfeter Supply by Parishes Canterbury Water Company Blean Harbledown Westbere Chartham Hoath Chislet Lower Hardres Pordwich Sturry Hackington Thanington Without Mid Kent Water Company Barham Upper Hardres Womenswold Kingston Waltham Petham Blean (a small portion) Thanet Water Board Adisham Bishopsbourne Patrixbourne Bekesboume Ickham Wickhambreaux Bridge Littleboume