REPORT ON THE WORKING OF THE KING INSTITUTE, GUINDY

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        Periyakulam.—The water-supply to this station continues to give indifferent results,
indicating that the sand filters are not functioning properly.

        Rāmēswaram.—The supply to this Union was in fair order.

        Salem.—In April 1921 the supply was fair. In October no benefit was obtained from
the process of filtration.

        Tanjore.—As judged by the two examinations carried out during the year, the supply
was in good order and the gallery was able to deal fairly well with the pollution in the river
water.

        Tirupati.—The water-supply to this pilgrim centre was satisfactory at all the three
examinations.

        Trichinopoly.—The supply was in fair order on all the three occasions on which it was
examined.

        Tuticorin.—The necessity for the introduction of a properly filtered and protected supply
was advocated as the result of the examination of this water-supply.

        Vellore.—The slow sand filters installation at this municipality was of little use. The
fact was brought to the notice of the authorities concerned.

        Vizagapatam.—The water-supply to this town was not satisfactory. The sand filters
functioned, at best as strainers. The reported presence of leaks and cracks in the filters
themselves must seriously interfere with efficient filtration.

        Vizianagram.—The gallery supply to this town was fair.

JAILS.

        Bellary Central Jail.—In May 1921 the water just passed muster, but in October there
was a falling off especially in the bacterial content. Systematic bactericidal treatment was
suggested to ensure uniformly safe supply.

        Berhampur District Jail.—The well supplying this jail was found to yield unsatisfactory
results on both the occasions it was examined. The importance of extending the municipal
supply to the jail is a gain emphasised.

        Cannanore Central Jail.—The water of the two tope wells was chemically of a very good
quality, but showed excessive bacterial pollution. The advisability of systematic chlorination
or other bactericidal treatment was pointed out.

        Coimbatore Central Jail.—The water-supply derived from the two wells was unsatisfactory
as judged by the results of the three consecutive examinations, chlorination of the supply
was advocated.

        Cuddalore District Jail.—In January 1921 the well inside the jail was finally condemned.
The lake well outside the jail showed excessive organic and bacterial pollution in July, but
just passed muster in December 1921.

        Palamcottah District jail.—The water from the kitchen well was unsatisfactory at both
examinations.

        Rajahmundry Central Jail.—The supply did not show any improvement over the results
of the previous year. Even the so-called chlorinated water examined in November 1921 did
not show any improvement over the raw water.

        Salem Central Jail.—At both examinations the water from the hospital well was found
unfit for domestic purposes, and the necessity of getting the municipal supply laid on to the
jail was again urged.

        Tanjore District Jail.—The water from the pump well was of a fair quality. The sample
of treated water showed further improvement.

        Vellore Central Jail.—The water-supply to this jail was unsatisfactory at both the exami-
nations. The Inspector-General of Prisons was again advised to get the municipal supply
laid on to the jail.

RAILWAY JUNCTION STATIONS.

        Bangalore (City and Cantonment).—The examination of water supplies to these stations
was satisfactory.

        Bezwada.—At all the three examinations, the water to this station was found to be
satisfactory.

        Erode.—The water as supplied to the passengers on the platform of this station was of
indifferent quality at each of the examinations.

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