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construction of further circular percolating filters of similar
capacity to the present ones. The Council have during the
past three years had under their serious consideration the
question of discharging their sewage into the tidal waters of
the Thames through the London County Council system of
sewers. There can be no doubt that the accomplishment of
such an arrangement would be of great advantage to the
district.
Closet Accommodation.
Practically all the houses in the district are connected
with the public sewers, the closets being arranged on the watercarriage
System.
Stable and Manure Receptacles.
Every endeavour is made to prevent nuisance arising
from accumulation of manure. The provision of wire cages
for holding the manure together with a daily removal of the
contents is obtained wherever possible.
Scavenging.
The Council contracts for the weekly removal of house
refuse, and the work appears to be executed with regularity.
The carrying out of the contract is supervised by the Council's
Surveyor.
All vehicles are now provided with wooden covers, which
are in sections and hinged at the top. It is still possible to
overload the vans, and thereby cause nuisance.
Movable galvanized iron ashbins are in general use
throughout the district, and the Finchley Urban District
Council Act, 1908, gives power to compel owners to provide
same. All newly-built houses are provided with these movable
receptacles.
Destruction of Refuse.
The refuse collected from houses, etc., is burnt on land
adjoining the Sewage works in Summers Lane. For some
years the Council have felt that a proper dust destructor was
necessary, and have now definitely decided to install one of
the Meldrum type. Plans have been prepared, and it is expected
that it will be in course of erection before long.