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The condition of the Seven Kings Stream which has been
previously reported on, has improved. Cesspools have now been
provided at two premises which previously acted as sources of
pollution, and other irregular drainage is now being traced preparatory
to its being disconnected.
A brook running through Goresbrook Park was polluted by
drainage from an adjoining area. The origin of the pollution was
apparently the disposal of household waste water down the surface
water drain. Up to its emptying into the brook, this flow
was piped. During wet weather, the small flow would then be
carried by the larger flow of the brook. In dry weather, however,
the small volume of the brook permitted stagnation and decomposition,
with production of smells. It is proposed that this
portion of the brook shall be piped in.
Closet Accommodation.
See 1930 report.
Scavenging.
Collection and Disposal of House and Trade Refuse.
The following figures relate to the cost of this service for the
financial year ended 31st March, 1932 :—
Collection
Disposal
Total
Net cost
£9,462
£3,405
£12,867
Net cost per ton
8s. 10b .5d.
3s. 2 .33d.
12s. 0 .83d.
Net cost per 1,000
population
£105 17 8
£38 2 0
£143 19 8
Net cost per 1,000
premises
£480 13 5
£172 19 6
£653 12 11
Total refuse collected
21,323 tons
Weight per 1,000 population per day
13 .1 cwts.
No. of houses and premises
19,685
All refuse collected by 7 mechanical vehicles.
Present Method of Disposal.
See page 24, 1931 Annual Report.