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Water from Wells
There are a number of wells in use, the majority of which however, supply
water used only for industrial purposes. The water from two wells is used for
drinking purposes, or for the preparation of food. Reports of the analyses of water
from these wells are received regularly and have been satisfactory for the year
under review.
Sewers
I am indebted to the Borough Engineer for supplying me with the following
information with regard to sewers within the Borough.
A sum of £27,000 was provided in the estimates for the reconstruction of defective
sewer in Greet Street, Speenham Road, Knatchbull Road, Miles Street and
Baylis Road.
The local sewers which are nearly 150 miles in length are maintained by the
Borough Council whilst the main sewers, into which the local sewers eventually
discharge, are maintained by the London County Council.
The routine cleansing and flushing of the local sewer is carried out by the
Council's direct labour force.
SUMMARY OF VISITS AND INSPECTIONS
BY INSPECTORIAL STAFF
Dwelling houses
Visits Re-visits
In respect of nuisances 1,743 4,046
In respect of Certificates under the
Rent Act, 1957 41 9
In respect of Rehousing 98 63
In respect of Infectious Diseases 200 6
Other reasons 476 136
Clean Air Act, 1956
Timed observations 207 –
Untimed observations 516 –
Other visits, private and industrial premises 10,912 3,783
Factories Acts
Factories with mechanical power 276 33
Factories without mechanical power 139 11
Outworkers 205 –