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samples are examined in rotation by the District Councils in the
area of supply,
The supply from all sources has been satisfactory in
quality ana quantity. All the dwelling houses have a direct
supply from the public mains

BACTERIOLOGICAL RESULTS
No. of Bacteria growing on Agar per ml. for 3 days
at 20° C. 5.08
No. of Bacteria growing on Agar per ml. for 1 day
at 37° C. 0.08
Presence of Bacillus Coll in 100 ml. 0
Drainage and Sewerage
No major new construction works have been carried out at
either of the sewage disposal works but a Public Enquiry was
held in February 1950 into the proposals for the reconstruction
of Worcester Park. Sewage Works.
Approval in principle to this scheme has now been given
and it is hoped to proceed before the end of 1952 with the
first stage of the works including new primary settlement tanks,
additional percolating filters and new humus tanks
No major works have been carried out in connection with the
main drainage system except that a length of surface water sewer
in Gander Green Lane near the Cheam Wells of the Sutton District
Water Company has been relald in cast iron pipes.
Refuse Collection and Scavenging
The collection and disposal of house refuse and salvage
together with the scavenging of public highways is carried out
under the supervision of the Borough Engineer and Surveyor The
work has been executed in a satisfactory manner.
Rivers and Streams
The streams within the Borough have been maintained in a
satisfactory condition.
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