The Musselburgh and Dalkeith Water Act, 1871
WHEREAS the town of Musselburgh and port or harbour of Fisherrow and town of Dalkeith, and suburbs and places adjacent, are at present inadequately supplied with water:

And whereas it is necessary and expedient, for the health and convenience of the inhabitants of and the sanitary improvement of the aforesaid towns and districts, and for the encouragement of trade and manufactures therein, that an ample supply of pure and wholesome water should be introduced to such towns and districts, unde...