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Rivers and Streams.
There are no rivers in the District. There is a stream
forming part of the boundary between Penge and Beckenham,
the greater part of which is culverted. It was necessary for
rubbish to be cleared from the open portion periodically.
The culverting of the remaining open portion of the stream
has been agreed to by the Penge and Beckenham Councils,
and the work will be put in hand during 1938.
Closet Accommodation.
The whole of the premises—approximately 5,795—in the
area, are provided with water-closets connected to the main
drainage system.
Public Cleansing.
The house refuse is collected throughout the District
by a Contractor once every week.
The refuse is removed in closed vehicles by the Contractor
to a controlled shoot situated in another district.
The total cost of collection, removal and disposal of house
refuse during the year amounted to £6,335.
There are no cesspools or privies within the District.
Sanitary Inspection of the Area ; and Shops.
These subjects are dealt with in the Report of the Chief
Sanitary Inspector.