168 EXPERIMENTAL FARMS 



2-3 EDWARD VII., A. 1903 



The results of this examination have again emphasized the folly of locating the well 

 in the farmyards and under or near the farm buildings, as is so often practised, for by 

 far the larger number of bad waters are from such wells. From every standpoint — the 

 health of the family, thrift of stock, and quality and wholesomcness of dairy products — 

 there can be no doubt as to the desirability of a v/ater supply absolut'ely free from pol- 

 lution. The danger from using a water which has even remotely received exci-emen- 

 titious matter is a serious one, though it may be insidious in its character and difficult 

 at times to recognize. This we have repeatedly in the past pointed out and explained 

 and, therefore, refrain now fi'om speaking further on the subject. 



We are extremely glad, however, to note that throughout the Dominion, farmers 

 are paying more and more attention to the quality of the water supply for their house- 

 hold and stock, and are exercising greater care in protecting it from pollution. We feel 

 sure that this movement will result in much good directly and indirectly to the agricul- 

 tural community. 



