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no doubt to the small rainfall. I consider that the flushing of
sewers, in dry weather, should be carried out systematically
and thoroughly.
54. Sewer Insufficiencies.—During some of the heavy rainfalls
which occurred last Summer, flooding occurred at certain
houses, more especially at Raglan Road and Crescent Road.
At one house in Crescent Road very serious and repeated
nuisance was caused by the drain of the house backing up,
owing to the sewer being surcharged.
Water was observed to spout out like a fountain from the manhole
in the road opposite this house, and this again caused
flooding of other houses. The Health Committee visited the
spot with the Surveyor and myself, and it was decided to drain
the house into the Eton Road Sewer.
55. The Level Ditches.—I inspected the level ditches and
found them to be in a very unsatisfactory state, as regards
cleanliness.
The Surveyor was instructed to report on the matter, and
made several recommendations for improving their condition.
I also communicated, unofficially, with the Arsenal Authorities,
and was assured by them that the temporarily interrupted
flushing performed by them would be continued. This promise
has been kept.
There is no doubt that the cleanliness of these ditches will
require increased vigilence now that the population has so
much increased, and the levels are more used and frequented
for various purposes.
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