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The wells supplies are examined bacteriologically at least five times a
week before and after treatment which consists of chlorination and dechlorina
tion
The waters are not liable to have plumbo solvent action and there has
been no evidence of contamination of Crayford or other wells during the year
Water Sampling
The following samples were sent to the County Laboratory by the Council s
Public Health Inspector -
(a) Wells (drinking water). Bacteriological 13
(b) Swimming Pool Bacteriological 21
(c) Domestic Supplies Bacteriological 11
All samples forwarded have been reported satisfactory with the exception
of five from the Swimming Pool which gave low counts Subsequent samples,
however, indicated that the water was of its usual high quality.
Water Supply
Normal mains extension to serve new development was carried out
Drainage and Sewerage
Normal sewerage extension to serve new housing development First stage
of slade Green Surface Water Sewer,
Housing Plans
The building of houses at Scheme No 42 was completed and work on Scheme
No 20 is progressing The former comprised 263 dwellings and the latter 4
dwellings,,
Report of Kent River Board
River Cray
The usual weed clearance has been carried out between Vitbe Mill and
Hall Place. A large amount of rubbish has also been removed at various times
during the year notably in the Maiden Lane area and at Galbraith s sluice.
River Stanhamc Middle River, River Wansunt
Weed clearance has been carried out on all these rivers The Wansunt
being cleared twice and in addition trees and rubbish were removed from the
length previously maintained by Messrs Swaislands,
Crayford Marshes
The annual clearance of weeds etc has been carried out on the marsh
dykes maintained by the Board.
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