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I took samples of the water on different occasions, and had
them analysed, and they were found to be quite satisfactory.
I also met the Chemist and District Superintendent of the
Metropolitan Water Board on the property, they took several samples
of the water, and at different times, for analysis, which confirmed
our previous report.
The District Superintendent had the main service pipes flushed
out; this apparently had the desired effect for, after this, only one
"insect" was found at one of the houses.
From microscopic examination, I found the "insect" to be a small
crustacean, a Gammarus, probably Gammarus pulex (common in
fresh water.)
I have not been able to satisfactorily account for these two
houses being affected—when hundreds of branches are taken from the
same service main, other houses were also using "anti-splashes "—
and our enquiries failed to find any other householder who had
noticed anything of this character.
Watercourses.
The water courses remain as in my report of the year 1911.
With respect to the Muswell Hill Stream, referred to in my
report of last year, I am glad to say that the portion of this stream
from the foot of the Avenue (Alexandra Park) to a point in Albert
Road, a little beyond the Muswell Hill School has. during the past
year, been culverted and a great improvement effected thereby.
Also a portion of the same stream has been culverted at the rear
of Imperial Road (Central Ward). This will obviate the flooding of
the gardens of the houses in this portion of the District, which used
to take place during exceptionally heavy rains.