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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE BOROUGH.
Water.
Every house in the Borough has an ample and constant
supply of wholesome water supplied by the Metropolitan Water
Board. A large percentage of houses have a direct supply from
the main in addition to the tank storage as required under the
regulations of the Water Board.
One complaint was received during the year of water having
an unpleasant taste and smell. A sample submitted for bacteriological
analysis was certified satisfactory, and upon further investigation
a broken service pipe was discovered. No further complaint
has been received, since this defect was remedied.
Rivers and Streams.
On the eastern side of the Borough the River Roding and its
backwater, form the boundary for a distance of approximately
3,000 yards.
This river is tidal and is navigable up to Ilford Bridge. No
complaint has been received during the year by this department as
to the sanitary condition.
There are no streams in the Borough other than the river
Roding, but there are several miles of ditches under the control of
the River Roding Catchment Board.
Drainage and Sewerage.
Every house in the Borough is connected with the main
drainage system with the exception of two residences in a cemetery.
Closet Accommodation.
Every house has at least one water closet, and in many cases
two, fitted with a suitable two or three gallon flush. This has been
the condition for many years.
Scavenging and Dusting.
This work is carried out by the Cleansing Superintendent
under the Borough Engineer's Department. The house refuse is
collected once weekly, all of which is normally burnt in the
Destructor.