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WATER SUPPLY.
The water supply of the district is provided by
the Barnet District Water Company (now the Lee Valley
Water Company) with the exception of part of the
South Ward which is supplied from the mains of the
Metropolitan Water Board. All the houses in the
district have a piped supply.
Bacteriological and chemical examinations of
the water were carried out at frequent intervals
which shewed that the water was of a high standard of
bacterial purity indicative of a wholesome water
suitable for public supply purposes.
The water is not plumbo-solvent.
CLEAN AIR.
Smoke Control Areas.
The detailed survey of premises within Friern
Barnet's first smoke control area was carried out
during the year. This area is bounded by Pinkham
Way, Colney Hatch Lane, Coppetts Road, George Crescent,
Colney Hatch Lane, Coppetts Road, George Crescent,
The Vale, and Haliiwiick Recreation Ground and includes
250 dwellings, and a school. Each property was
visited. The heating arrangements were examined
and occupiers were advised as to the purpose of the
scheme and of any alterations which would be necessary.
Occupiers generally seemed to welcome the idea
of smoke control and many queries, including a number
from residents outside the area, were received and
dealt with. Many of these residents, who were
considering installing new fireplaces asked advice as
to suitable appliances and fuels.
The Council's properties in the smoke control
area are already fitted with modern grates but 18 old
fashioned fireplaces in the other houses in the area
need conversion in order to burn solid smokeless fuel.
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