sewerage system were being implemented. Chairmen Viscount Ebrington (1 January 1849 – 6 October 1851) Edward Lawes (6 October 1851 – 24 July 1852) Richard Jebb (24 July 1852 – 1 January 1856) See also Public Health Act 1848 Medical Officer for Health Commissions of sewers References History of local government in London (pre-1855) Water supply and sanitation in London Former water company predecessors of Thames Water 1848 in London