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SEWER VENTILATION.
The question of sewer ventilation has, during the past year,
been under careful consideration and investigation, with a view of
dealing, in a practical and satisfactory manner, with the gases
emitted from the sewage matter in our large sewers, and which
emissions have for some years past caused much annoyance and
inconvenience, apart from the injurious effect upon the public
health. As a result of past investigations, lam glad to say that
an apparatus has now been devised which I have every hope will
deal with this matter in an efficient manner; the same will
shortly be in full work in your Blackwall Lane sewer, and I hope
next year to be in a position to report fully on its merits and
efficiency for dealing with this very important question.
Local sewers have been ventilated by means of ventilating
pipes fixed against adjoining property at —
Greenwich
St. Paul, Deptford.
Lower East Street
Besson Street
Maidenstone Terrace
Pomeroy Street
St. Donatt's Road
Windmill Lane
Hatcham Park Road
DRAINAGE.
Notices and plans have been received for the building and
drainage of various premises in the district, and have been
submitted to, and approved of by the Board.
Every drain is now tested with smoke or water, in the
presence of the Inspector. This work involves a large amount of
labour, and absorbs a great deal of the time of your Staff;