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One was found to be satisfactory and in the other
case where repeated samples were proving unsatisfactory
arrangements were made to connect the premises to the
M.W.B. supply.
Water Supply.
Extensions to the mains of the Metropolitan Water
Board at Housing Schemes No. 20 (Martens Avenue Culde-Sac),
and No. 29 (Maiden Lane—Cray Close) were
carried out.
Drainage and Sewerage.
In a number of cases minor defects were discovered
in sewers and drains during the course of sjewer'
maintenance treatments for rodent infestations and steps
were immediately taken to have these put right.
A number of defective drains were also discovered
in areas where bombing incidents had occurred and one
is left wondering to what extent damage to house drainsl
does exist.
Rivers and Streams.
The normal annual maintenance work was carried
out on the ditches, water-ways, and rivers, in the district.
Closet Accommodation.
Approximate number of premises containing each
type of sanitary convenience in the district :—
W.C's. into drainage system 8547
W.C's. into Cesspools 14
Earth Closets or privy middens 4
Pail Closets 9
Number of premises not connected to public
water supplies 2
Public Cleansing.
A seven day collection of refuse was maintained
under the same system as previously.
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