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these may be recovered and turned advantageously to the 

 purpose of water supply; and that such waters in connection with 

 •the existing supply to the Metropohs will be sufficient for all 

 purposes, present and future, is my decided opmion. 



We must not forget the steps taken by present legislation for 

 rescuin- the Thames from poUutions, and that river will hereafter 

 be under conservancy in this respect, as strict as could be 

 designed for the security "of any aqueduct constructed for the 

 purpose of supply alone. 



It is in conclusion my opinion that the supply afforded by the 

 river unpoUuted will meet aU the requirements of the inhabitants 

 who live upon its banks. 



