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It is a matter of regret that no steps have been taken by the
London County Council to remedy the serious evil arising from
the frequent flooding in the neighbourhood of Loampit Vale, due to
the incapacity of the sewers under their control, notwithstanding
the many appeals made to them by your Council. This subject
was reported upon in detail in my Report for 1902.
Investigations were made in regard to special nuisances
arising from the pollution of the Rivers Pool and Ravensbourne
by the Crystal Palace District Gas Company, to remedy which it
was necessary for your Council to institute proceedings in the
High Court. Representations were also made to the Local
Government Board respecting the pollution of the Pool River by
effluent discharged from the Sewage Farm at South Norwood.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
A. WELLESLEY HARRIS,
Medical Officer of Health and Public Analyst.