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Dagenham 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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The eastern side of the district is drained by the
Wantz Stream running due south. The largest ditch
runs into this near Dewey Road. Another channel runs
into it from the Old Dagenham Park. The Wantz
Stream then takes an easterly course to connect to the
Beam River, by which it empties into the Thames.
The third main surface drainage is the Gores Brook.
This runs due south in the western portion of the
Dagenham Ward and discharges into Dagenham Breach.
Closet Accommodation.
With very few exceptions drainage is of the water
carriage type and connected with sewers. There are,
however, houses in the Manor Farm Estate as previously
mentioned, and also in the region south of Hog Hill,
which are not yet connected up.
The following figures relate to the cost of this service for the financial year ended 31st March, 1936 :—
| Collection. | Disposal. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net cost | £9,853 | £3,138 | £12,991 |
| Net cost per ton | 13s. 1d. | 4s. 2d. | 17s. 3d. |
| Net cost per 1,000 | |||
| population | £98 | £31 | £129 |
| Net cost per 1,000 | |||
| premises | £436 | £139 | £575 |
Total refuse collected 15,030 tons
Weight per 1,000 population per day 8.21 cwts.
No. of houses and premises 22,600
All refuse is collected by seven mechanical vehicles.
All refuse brought to the Salvage Plant is now
weighed. The figures above may, therefore, be taken
as accurate for the purpose of costing.