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Crayford 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]

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Water Sampling
The following samples were sent to the County Laboratory by the Council's
Public Health Inspector:
(a) Wells (drinking water), Bacteriological - 10
(b) Swimming Pool, Bacteriological - 10
(c) Domestic Supplies, Bacteriological - 11
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. 42 and 20; the
former to comprise 263 dwellings and the latter 4 dwellings.
Report of Kent River Board
River Cray
Weed clearance has been carried out from Vitbe Mills to Hall Place.
Rubbish has been regularly cleared from the river, notably at Maiden Lane and
Crayford Way.
River Stanham, Middle River, River Wansunt
Weeds have been removed from these watercourses and handcasting has been
carried out on the R. Stanham below Maiden Lane and R. Wansunt above Crayford
High Street.
Marsh Dykes
On Crayford marsh, annual clearance of the Board's dykes has been carried
out and repairs effected to the tidal flap at Crayford Sluice, damaged by
hooligans.
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