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1. (i) Water Supply.
The water to the district is supplied by the Metropolitan
Water Board and is derived from several sources
namely Bexley, Crayford, Darenth and Wilmington wells
together with River Thames derived filtered water.
The water supply to this area has been satisfactory in
both quality and quantity during the year.
There have been no specific cases of contamination and
the waters are not liable to have plumbo-solvent action.
No new sources of piped water supply were instituted in
the Borough of Bexley during 1963 but 1,000 yards of 18 in.
main were laid from Bexley pumping station to Park Hill
Road. Furthermore, new service mains were laid to the
extent of 4,212 yards.
During the year 10 samples of water from piped supplies
were taken and submitted to the Public Health Laboratory
for bacteriological examination and all were found to be
satisfactory.
(ii) Drainage and Sewerage.
New drainage and sewerage works were carried out
during the year as follows:—
Surface Water Sewer, Victoria Cottage. 170 yds. 48 in.
Surface Water Sewer, East Wickham House. 240 yds.
24 in.
There has been, in addition, considerable amount of
sewers laid in connection with private housing development.
Number of cesspools emptied, 7.
The total number of emptyings, 22.
2. Rivers and Streams.
One serious case of pollution of the River Shuttle by
sewage occurred during the year, due to a blocked 15 in.
foul sewer in Upton Road, Bexleyheath. This was dealt with
by treating the watercourse with chloride of lime at various
points, followed by a thorough flushing with water from
Danson Park Lake.