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Bacteriological analyses are carried out at least five times per
week for all supplies both before and after chlorination.
All new and repaired mains are chlorinated before being restored to
use and samples of water from them are tested to see that the quality
conforms with that normally supplied before the main is passed for service.
None of the supplies is plumbo-solvent.
Water Sampling
The following samples were sent to the County Laboratory by the
Council's Public Health Inspectors
(a) Wells (drinking water), Bacteriological - 38
(b) Swimming Pool, Bacteriological - 9
(c) Domestic Supplies, Bacteriological - 13
All samples forwarded have been reported satisfactory with the
exception of 17 samples taken after a well had been ascertained to be
contaminated by flooding of the surrounding land. Notwithstanding, the
fact that the pollution eventually cleared, it was decided by the owners
to instal a chlorination plant as an additional safeguard.
Water Supply
Normal mains extension to serve new development was carried out.
Drainage and Sewerage
Normal sewerage extension to serve new housing development.
Housing Plans
The building of houses is in progress at Schemes Nos. 40 and 44»
the former to comprise 226 dwellings, and the latter 30 Old Peoples'
Dwellings with Community Room and Warden's Accommodation. Housing
Scheme No. 45 (not yet commenced) will provide a further 28 dwellings.
REPORT OF KENT RIVER BOARD
Rivers and Streams
The following work was carried out within the Crayford Urban District:-
R.Cray. Weed growth removed and rubbish cleared from Hall Place to Vitbe
Mill. Accumulated gravel shoals removed below Hall Place.
Middle River. Weed growth removed.
28.