The Dorking Water Act, 1869
WHEREAS the present supply of water to the parish of Dorking in the county of Surrey is insufficient for the wants of the inhabitants thereof, and it is expedient to increase and improve such supply, and for such purposes to make and maintain the works herein-after mentioned:

And whereas plans and sections of the reservoir, aqueducts, or main pipes, and other works originally proposed to be made for the purpose of affording a better supply of water as aforesaid, showing the line and levels t...