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Ponds and Rubbish Dumps.—These continue to be kept under
observation.
During the summer months, spraying was carried out where
and when this was considered necessary to prevent breeding.
As in 1948, it was found possible to secure improvement in
respect of the dumping of rubbish on undeveloped land.
Water Supply.—The water supply of the district, which is
almost entirely supplied by the Metropolitan Water Board, remains
satisfactory in quality and quantity. The supply is from high
pressure mains.
All houses in the district are provided with a direct pipe
supply, the few wells which previously existed having now been
discontinued. It was not considered necessary to carry out any
bacteriological or chemical examinations of the drinking water
during the year. There is no evidence of any plumbo-solvent
action in the water.
Collection and Disposal of Refuse.—The Borough Engineer
and Surveyor, who is responsible for this service, reports that the
fleet of vehicles used in this connection consists of ten Scammell
self-loaders. A weekly collection from all dwelling houses in
the Borough is being carried out. Minor complaints continue to
be received, and are dealt with by the Borough Engineer and
Surveyor's Department.
Fly nuisance, particularly around the Destructor, of which
complaints were received in previous years, has not assumed
serious proportions owing to the exercise of preventive measures.
The total tonnage of refuse collected and dealt with at the
Destructor during the year 1949/50 was 16,544 tons.