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In addition samples of water from three factory wells have also
been found to be satisfactory.
The South Essex Waterworks Company are at present proceeding
with the construction of a very large additional reservoir at Hanningfield,
and it is a matter worthy of note that the supply from this source
will be softened to a hardness of 150 parts per million or approximately
11 degrees Clarks scale. Unfortunately this will only benefit Barking
to a slight extent. This standard of hardness nevertheless is one for
which the Council should aim.
RIVERS AND STREAMS
The improvement of the Loxford Water and the Mayesbrook to
which I referred in 1953 proceeded throughout the year and was
nearing completion. The result has been additional safety and comfort
conditions to the properties adjoining such streams. In consequence
we have received no complaints of flooding or nuisance from the
riparian owners.
The extensive capital works being carried out at he Nothern
Outfall Works of the London County Council have continued and it
is expected that the first stage of this major reconstruction, that is.
the provision of activated sludge treatment will be operated in the
early part of 1955. This is expected to reduce the offensive condition
of both the rivers, Thames and Roding. It is hoped hat one day
Barking Creek will cease to be regarded as something obnoxious.
SUPPLY OF DUSTBINS
In accordance with Section 75(3) of the Public Health Act, 1936.
the Corporation has undertaken to supply and maintain dustbins at
premises within the Borough. The number of these premises at the
end of the year was 5,012.
The Council, after consideration of the difficult; experienced
nationally in the application of this Section of the Act. and as a result
of seven successful appeals by owners in the local court discontinued
the service of notices under this sub-section.
The scheme now in operation enables tenants and others to
purchase Council supplied dustbins at the rate of four shillings per
annum over a period of seven years. At the end of the year there
was a total of 164 tenants taking part in this scheme.
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