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Sewage is treated within the district by precipitation and sedimentation,
the resulting effluent being discharged into the River
Roding.
SCAVENGING.
The question of scavenging (which is closely linked with that of
sewage disposal in several respects) comes under the control of the
Engineer. Domestic and trade refuse is collected weekly in horsedrawn
two-wheeled vehicles, and deposited on low-lying land.
The question of replacing these methods has received consideration
and a new type of vehicle is shortly to be introduced.
CESSPOOLS, PRIVYMIDDENS AND PAIL-CLOSETS.
In the unsewered portion of the district there remains 54 premises
with cesspools, 35 with pail-closets and 13 houses with privies.
For cesspool emptying, a tank vehicle is employed, the contents
being pumped out and afterwards discharged into the sewers.
Privymiddens are emptied into tumbrils and the contents buried;
the same remark being applicable to pail-closets.
Housing Statistics for the year 1927.
1. GENERAL.
Number of new houses erected during the year:—
(i) Total 358
(ii) As part of a municipal housing scheme 30
(iii) Others (including private enterprise and
subsidy houses) 328
2. UNFIT DWELLING HOUSES.
I.—Inspection.
(i) Total number of dwelling houses inspected
for housing defects (under Public Health
or Housing Acts) 3,976