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of the refuse is carted to a brickfield, and some to a large
disused gravel pit.
During the summer months there are a few complaints, and
some desire a more frequent removal.
water Supply.—The town is principally supplied with water
by the South Essex Water Company, and no complaint has been
made as to its quality. It is a constant supply.
The Company's mains have been extended in the following
roads, viz.:—Brooklands, Medora. Heath Park Road, part of
Essex Road, Mawneys Road, and Oak Street.
There are, however, a number of wells in use in the district,
but these are gradually being disused, and a supply from the
main is obtained. In some cases voluntarily, and where the
water on analysis is found to be bad.
PLACES OVER WHICH THE COUNCIL HAVE SUPERVISION.—
There are no offensive trades in the district.
There are two common lodging houses, and these have been
regularly inspected, and always found to be well kept.
The workshops (including Rakehouses) and Workplaces have
been regularly inspected, and generally found in a sanitary
condition.
Six notices only having to be served, three of these were
for want of cleanliness and three for structural defects, which
were remedied.
The sanitary accommodation at the various Factories has
also been regularly inspected, and found in good condition.