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water was of excellent quality and moderately soft.
During the war and since there has been a marked hardness
and this chalky deposit, but the water is still good
on analysis, and we quite hope soon to return to the
pre-war standard.
OVERCROWDING.
I regret to report that during 1921 there was considerable
overcrowding, the accommodation afforded by
the Council houses not providing for more than one-third
of the need! Your sanitary officers frequently come
across urgent cases and, except for assisting by advice
in rearranging, are helpless in abating the nuisance.
There are several cottages that cannot be put into a
reasonably good state of repair, but at the same time
cannot be condemned till proper and sufficient housing
accommodation is provided.
Wembley has always been fortunate in not having
many dirty and destructive tenants; however, a few
tenants have given trouble and are still under observation.
NEW HOUSES.
During 1921 93 new private houses and 104 Council
houses were completed.
With regard to the Council houses, you know how
highly I think of their construction, and from the public
health points of view—especially in view of the stress and
difficulties of the times—the only question is whether you
cannot see your way to continue your efforts and erect
as rapidly as possible a number in excess of these already
built.
OPEN SPACES.
Owing to the enterprise and foresight of former
Councils, Wembley is at present amply provided with
open spaces. They need not be enumerated again on
this occasion.
SEWAGE OUTFALL WORKS.
In my last Report I referred to the new scheme prepared
by your Engineer for extension and alterations at
the Sewage Works at Alperton, and also to the loan
sanctioned by the Ministry of Health. The work has
not yet been sufficiently proceeded with to give a detailed
report.
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE CLINIC.
This work is still so much appreciated under the
supervision of the Medical Officer, Dr. Hudgell, with
the assistance of many voluntary lady workers, that there
is a danger of the Clinic being overcrowded. In more