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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 necessary
to prevent insect breeding.
As in 1952, improvement in respect of the dumping of rubbish
on undeveloped land was effected.
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 examination of 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 consists of:
2—S. & D. Freighters (moving floor type).
1—S. & D. Freighter (fore and aft tipper).
2—Karrier Barrier Loaders.
3—Scammell Barrier Loaders.
A weekly collection from all dwelling houses in the Borough
is being carried out. The total tonnage of refuse collected and dealt
with at the Destructor during the year was 17,331 tons.

The value of this material amounted to £11,441 13s. 6d.
The machinery at the Destructor is provided with picking
tables over which all materials pass. Such items as tins, rags, etc.,
are removed therefrom.
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