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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 dechlorination.
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 - 10
(b) Swimming Pool, Bacteriological - 14
(c) Domestic Supplies, Bacteriological - 10
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
Work on Scheme Nos. 17 and 48 is progressing. The former comprises two
dwellings and the latter 76 dwellings.
Report of Kent River Board
River Cray
Usual weed clearance and removal of rubbish has been carried out between
Vitbe Mill and Hall Place A ½ mile of the channel above Harton's bridge has
been dredged with a Dragline Excavator,
River Stanham, Middle River, River Wansunt
Weed clearance has been carried out on all these rivers, and part of the
River Wansunt in the Central and Provincial Properties site (ex Swaislands'
factory) has been culverted and joined to the Middle River. Swaislands' old
weir has also been removed to improve the flow in the main channel.
Crayford Marshes
The usual clearance of weeds rubbish, etc. has been carried out on the Main
Marsh Dykes maintained by the Board, and reconstruction of the landward half of
Crayford Sluice has been completed using 5' diameter Armco corrugated pipe.
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