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RADIATION HAZARDS
Disposal of radio-active materials
The question of the protection of the individual and
the public from harmful radiation and radioactive wastes is one
which the Department cannot afford to neglect in this age of
nuclear activity.
A course on radiation hazards organised by the Services
group of the Society of Medical Officers of Health was attended
by the Deputy Medical Officer of Health, Dr. G.M. Frizelle. The
Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector, Mr. P.V. Outlaw, also
attended a course of lectures on this subject arranged by the
Sir John Cass College, Aldgate.
Practical assistance has been requested on three occasions
in advising and disposing of radioactive wastes and treating
contaminated premises of small plants engaged in luminising
processes. This was done with the cooperation of the Assistant
Civil Defence Officer, Mr. L.G. Stroud-osbourn, for whose assistance
with the necessary monitoring aids I am indebted.
SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE. PRIMROSE HILL
For some considerable time, nuisances have been caused
to residents and premises in St. Stephens Close and Avenue Road
owing to serious flooding from surface water draining naturally
from Primrose Hill Fields (Crown land) on to ground at a lower
level.
After protracted negotiations, we were able to arrange
for the existing private drain in Radlett Place to be extended to
the boundary of Primrose Hill and, although the Ministry of Works
stated they did not regard themselves liable for such natural
surface water, they finally agreed to carry out a drainage scheme
to relieve the flooded area. The cost of the scheme will impose
a considerable burden on public funds, nevertheless it is felt
that the benefit derived will be commensurate therewith. The
work will be conmenced during the present financial year.
WATER SUPPLY
The Borough's water supply is provided entirely by
the Metropolitan Water Board and has been satisfactory in quality
and quantity® All the dwellinghouses in the Borough are supplied
from public water mains direct to the house. There are no wells
or stand pipes used for the supply to dwellings.