ARTESIAN WELL WATER AT HASTINGS.
Mr George Ellis having forwarded to Mr James Black, of the University Laboratory, Dnnedin, a sample of artesian well water from bia well at the St. Aubyn Brewery, Hastinga, has received the following analysis : — Total solid matter 9"1 Organic matter ... ... l'2O Carbonate of lime ... ... 540 Magnesia salts ... ... o'ls Chloride of sodium ... ... 125 Silica o'3o Alumina and oxide of iron o'3o Sulphates of lime and alkalis 0"25 Loss o'3o The figures above are given in grains per gallon.
From the results obtained, as above stated, I have no hesitation in saying that this is a good clean wholesome water for domestic use. It would make a good town supply. The water is by no means hard, considering it is of artesian source. The degree of hardness may be stated at eight degrees. The London supply from the Thames is about 21 degrees, whilst the Dunedin town supply, being chiefly if not entirely surface water, is about five degrees. (Signed) James Black.
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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3526, 26 October 1882, Page 3
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165ARTESIAN WELL WATER AT HASTINGS. Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3526, 26 October 1882, Page 3
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