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The approximate number of each type remaining at the end of the
year were:—
Premises with water closets drained to sewer 13,727
„ „ „ „ „ „ cesspools 253
„ „ earth closets 1
„ „ pail closets 47
The total number of cesspools throughout the district is approximately
229.
PUBLIC CLEANSING.
The collection of house refuse and trade refuse has proceeded on
similar lines to those of the previous year. In most parts of the district
there is a weekly collection and in some cases twice weekly where for
special reasons the circumstances require it. Trade refuse is removed
at a charge of 6d. per bin.
There has been no alteration in the charges for the emptying of
cesspools by Council tanks, and an increasing use has been made of this
method of removing the contents which are disposed of in the public
sewers.
The increased volume of refuse for destruction has necessitated
the provision of two additional cells at the Refuse Destructor.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
During the year the chimneys of small factories and workshops
have given little trouble and no complaint has been received regarding
the few large stacks in the District. Such complaints as were received
were duly dealt with and were chiefly concerning domestic boilers.
Nine complaints were received about the burning of trade and
garden refuse in close proximity to dwelling houses. The Council has
made special arrangements for the disposal of trade and garden refuse
at the rate of 6d. per bin, and to avoid the unnecessary pollution of the
atmosphere in proximity to dwelling houses, residents are urged in
future to take fuller advantage of the facilities offered, or alternatively,
to dry garden refuse properly before burning, if it cannot be buried.
Books of twenty 6d. tickets can be obtained from the Accountant,
Council Offices, Purley, or single 6d. tickets can be had from the foreman
scavenger. The Council also undertakes, free of charge, the collection
of waste paper, which if kept clean and parcelled up will be
collected apart from the house refuse.
RIVERS AND STREAMS.
All watercourses receive careful supervision, and during the year
it was not found necessary to take any action for nuisances arising
therefrom.
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