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(c) The water supply of the area and of its several parts has
been satisfactory both as to quality and quantity.
(d) Bacteriological and chemical examinations are made of
the raw water, of the water in its various stages of treatment,
of the water supplied from the Company's wells
and of the water going into supply.
Analyses are also made of samples obtained from consumers'
taps in the various parts of the Company's district,
all proved to be satisfactory.
A total of over 4,020 chemical, bacteriological and
biological examinations have been made. In addition
samples were examined for radioactivity.
(e) The waters are not liable to plumbo-solvent action.
(f) No contamination has arisen therefore no action has been
necessary.
(g) The following are the average dwelling houses supplied
during 1962, viz 34,248.
Sampling of Water
In addition to the control maintained by the Waterworks
management, the Public Health Inspectors take frequent samples
from consumers premises for Bacteriological and Chemical examination,
all the samples taken during the year proved to be satisfactory.
The Public Health Laboratories report on these samples generally
was, that the water was of a high Bacteriological standard and was
pure and wholesome.
(ii) Sewerage of the District
Most of the Borough is provided with separate systems of foul
and surface water sewers.
The foul sewage disposal works situated at Bretons Farm,
Rainham Road, are under the control of the Romford and Hornchurch
Joint Sewerage Committee.
The Borough Engineer has reported that during the year the
following extensions have been made to the main sewers:—
789 yards of foul sewer
1,284 yards of surface water sewer.
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