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It would appear from the facts thus set out that it is
unlikely any material improvement in the condition of
this river will be effected until considerable sums of
money are spent upon large, costly, and, in my opinion,
necessary disposal works. It follows, therefore, that
today the people of Barking must be taught to realise
the danger to them arising from any use of the water
of the Roding, except for transport purposes.
The Loxford Water and the Mayesbrook.—Both these
streams flow through the Borough, but have their origin
in other districts. From time to time we receive complaints
from frontagers of local flooding and offensive
odours. Both streams in their journey through Barking
pass through areas of residential property and in my
view should receive the attention of the Catchment
Board, with a view to the improvement of the floors and
banks of such streams, so as to enable them to discharge
their functions efficiently, not forgetting their potential
use in the event of war operations.
(5) CLOSET ACCOMMODATION.
At the end of the year there remained a total of 17
premises unconnected with the sewer. Ten of these
were factory premises.
Of these 17 premises, 10 have cesspools, 6 have earth
closets, and one has a sewage disposal plant (septic tank
and percolating filter).
The premises still unconnected are isolated properties.
Cleansing is carried out by a Dennis cleansing unit.
(6) PUBLIC CLEANSING.
(a) Storage, Collection and Disposal.—The collection
and disposal of domestic refuse is controlled by the
Borough Engineer and Surveyor.