Title: New Zealand Medical Services in Middle East and Italy

Author: Stout, T. Duncan M.

Publication details: Historical Publications Branch, 1956, Wellington

Part of: The Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–1945

This text is the subject of: ‘Something of Them Is Here Recorded’: Official History in New Zealand

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Water

This was supplied mostly from wells, ample supplies being available, though sometimes brackish and generally saline. The wells were policed and the water superchlorinated before use. This was required because of the high incidence of bilharzia in the area. Reservoirs were available at Sfax and Sousse, and chemical springs were used at El Hamma.