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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
Water. — The Borough water supply is provided by the
Metropolitan Water Board. It is adequate in quantity and
excellent in quality for drinking, but is a hard water for washing
purposes.
The construction of a large new reservoir within the Borough
(on Highgate Golf Course) has been completed during the year.
Rivers and Streams.—During the early part of the year
the sanitary inspectors were engaged in tracing sources of pollution
of the River Moselle. These, when discovered, were promptly
dealt with.
Drainage and Sewerage.—There is no important extension
of sewerage to report in 1930. Drainage, sewerage and sewage
disposal are satisfactory in all parts of the area.
Closet Accommodation. — The entire Borough has water
carriage.
Scavenging. — The collection of house refuse has been
improved during the year by the purchase of modern vehicles to
replace some of the older vehicles.
SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA.
The following statement of the work of the Sanitary
Inspectors has been prepared by Mr. Henry Eastwood, Chief
Sanitary Inspector: —
The total number of visits during the year was 15,729 and
the number of defects or nuisances remedied 4,631.
At the end of the year defects or nuisances were either in
hand or outstanding at 115 premises.
The visits made, the notices served and the sanitary improvements
carried out are recorded in the following tables: —