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the River Thames is a law unto itself. One of its tributaries, the
River Roding, which flows through Barking, is also under the
control of the Port of London Authority.
We have not received any complaints during the year with
respect to river pollution.
26. RAINFALL.
The rainfall for the year ended December 31st was 22.47 inches.
Rain fell on 290 days throughout the period in question.
27. DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE.
There has been considerable progress in the work of sewering
the district, to convey the sewage of Ilford and Barking to the
Northern Outfall Works of the London County Council for
necessary treatment.
The abolition of the existing treatment works of the Ilford
Corporation will be much appreciated by Barking residents in the
near vicinity of these offensive works, and the amenities of the
Longbridge Park more thoroughly enjoyed.
The new system of sewerage and sewage disposal, which will
be fully in operation during the next two years, will unquestionably
be an important advance in the public health services of the town.
28. CLOSET ACCOMMODATION.
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In the unsewered portion of the district,there remain 43 premises
with cesspools, 51 premises with pail closets and 7 with privies.
The sewering of this particular area is nearing completion, and it is
expected that the majority of these premises will be connected to
the sewerage system during next year.