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Water has been abstracted from the present site of the Metropolitan Water
Board pumping station at Crayford since 1866 and until recently it has always
been of unimpeachable quality. The pumping station is now, however, in the
middle of a built¬up area and as the proximity of dwelling houses and sewers
was thought to constitute a possible danger the station was given priority
after the War for re¬building and the installation of adequate contact tank
capacity. It is extremely fortunate that this was the case which ensured that
no contaminated water was supplied to consumers. On the other hand the two
instances when pollution has occurred emphasise the importance of the closest
possible co-operation between the Sewage and Water Authorities in the area.
Water Sampling
The following samples were sent to the County Laboratory by the Council"s
Public Health Inspector:
(a) Wells (drinking water) Bacteriological - 14
(b) Swimming Pool, Bacteriological - 14
(c) Domestic Supplies, Bacteriological - 7
All samples forwarded have been reported satisfactory.
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. 43 and 45; the
former to comprise 32 dwellings and the latter 28 Old People's Dwellings with
Community Room and Warden's Accommodation. Housing Scheme No. 42 (not yet
commenced) will provide a further 263 dwellings.
Report of Kent River Board
River Cray- Weed growth cut and removed. Debris, in the form of bedsteads,
bicycles, prams, tins and household refuse, removed from the river and carted
to tip. it might be notedherethat the practice of using watercourses as a convenient
resting place for debris is increasing.
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