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Cleansing, &c., and Removal of Refuse.
Houses let in Lodgings.
Public Mortuaries.
Prevention of Nuisances (Bye-laws, approved by
L.G.B., 1884).
Keeping of Animals Bye-laws, approved by L.G.B.,
1884.
New Streets and Buildings Bye-laws, approved by
L.G.B., May, 1903.
Open Spaces, jointly with East Barnet Valley and
Southgate District Councils.
Communications with Drains and Sewers.
Customs and Revenue Acts, 1890, 1891.
Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1907.
Notification of Births Act, 1908.
Tuberculosis Regulations, Poor Law, 1908.
„ „ Hospitals, 1911.
„ „ General, 1911.
Disposal of Sewage.
Situation of the Works.—The Sewage Works are situated
on the South side of the Di trict (in Wood Green
Parish), and within 100 yards of a small brock, into which
the effluent flows. The original works were completed at
the end of 1886, from designs furnished by Mr. Baldwin
Latham, M.Inst.C.E., and were executed under his direction.
The works have been extended from time to time aud
continue to produce a very satisfactory effluent.
The method of treatment is as follows:—
The sewage, which enters the works by gravitation, is
first passed through a revolving screen, after which a solution
of Buxton lime equal to 4 grains per gallon is added, and
the whole is thoroughly mixed. It then receives alunrinoferric
to the extent of 1 grain per gallon, and is again well
mixed by passing through a salmon ladder; and in this