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SEWAGE DISPOSAL.
The method of Sewage Disposal has been described in detail
in former Reports. Under the Acton Sewage Act, all the sewage
is emptied into the London sewers, and the flood water, after
treatment, is discharged into the Thames
No complaints have been received during the year, and the
filter beds have worked satisfactorily.
With two exceptions, all the houses in the district are connected
with the main drainage system, and the sewage is waterborne.
REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL.
A weekly collection of House Refuse is carried out, and the
Refuse is destroyed in the Council's Refuse Destructor.
The Refuse is collected directly by the Council, and there were
no complaints during the year.
Last year 13,485 tons of House Refuse were collected and
destroyed.
In addition, 2,682 tons of Clinker were collected and 7,801
loads of Street Sweepings.
The fixed ash-pits are gradually being replaced by movable
bins, and at the present time there are about 80 ash-pits in the
district; during the year 24 were abolished and replaced by
movable bins.
CERTIFICATES OF EXEMPTION FROM INHABITED
HOUSE DUTY.
7 applications were received in respect of 19 houses, and
certificates of exemption were signed in all cases.
HOUSING, ETC.
During the year 594 house-to-house inspections were made,
and in the following table the names of the streets and the conditions
found on inspection will be found.