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In the Shirley and Addington area there were still 33 cesspools
in existence at the end of the year. There was also one cesspool
in the Upper Norwood area. Vigorous action has been taken during
the year to abolish cesspools as far as possible, though it should be
remembered that cesspools are a legitimate form of drainage disposal.
Drainage and Sewage.
Extensions of the system have been made to keep pace with
the growth of the Borough and the outside areas draining into
Borough. About £47,000 has been expended in maintenance and
laying of new main foul water and surface water sewers.
At the Sewage Disposal Works at Beddington, treatment is
given in Sedimentation Tanks, three Activated Sludge Plants,
and acres of Bacteria Beds. The sludge is treated in a sludge
digestion plant with gas collection and heating.
At the South Norwood Works, treatment is by sedimentation,
and a sludge digestion plant is also in operation.
Closet Accommodation.
In the Shirley and Addington Area there were still 33 cesspools
in existence at the end of the year. There was also one
cesspool in the Upper Norwood Area. Vigorous action has been
taken during the year to abolish cesspools as far as possible,
though it should be remembered that cesspools are a legitimate
form of drainage disposal.
Scavenging.
Complete and up-to-date methods are in operation for
scavenging and refuse disposal. There are two Refuse Destructors,
and at one of these a new Salvage Plant has been constructed for
separating paper, tins, etc., before passing to the furnaces.
Hospitals Provided or Subsidised by the Local Authority.
(1) Tuberculosis.
Borough Sanatorium, North Cheam.
94 beds are provided for the treatment of early, intermediate
and advanced cases in adults.
(2) Maternity.
St. Mary's Maternity Hospital, St. James' Road, Croydon.
In this Hospital thirty-two beds (with cots attached) are
provided.