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ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION
The Atmospheric Pollution Measurement Stations set up within the Borough record the
rise and fall of the weight of deposited solids and the percentages of sulphur dioxide in
the atmosphere
During 1955 there has been a considerable decrease in the amounts recorded to the
lowest since the measurement stations came into operation in August 1953. This is due to
the repairs to grit arrestors, more care exercised in the handling of coal and coke when
grabs are in operation, the direction of the wind and a reduction in spillage from lorries
operating within the Borough Nevertheless, despite the considerable decrease shown within
the Borough, the weights recorded are still higher than any other London Borough. The
measurements of sulphur dioxide show a distinct rise during the cold spells which clearly
indicates most of the sulphur dioxide prevalent in the Borough from street to roof level is
due to the burning of bituminous coal in residential properties.
Smoke Abatement
Complaints received .. .. .. .. 21
Total number of observations made (external) .. 448
Total number of inspections made (internal) .. 80
windborne Deposits of Grit, Ash and Soot
Number of complaints received .. .. ..10
Number of re-inspections made .. .. .. 164