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Public Health Act, 1925, Parts II. to V. 26th Jan., 1926
Bye-laws relating to the following matters are in force
within the Borough:—
Sanitary Conveniences allowed 11th May, 1899
Houses Let in Lodgings „ 31st October, 1911
Tents, Vans, Sheds and
Similar Structures „ 28th November, 1924
New Streets and Buildings „ 15th January, 1927
Underground Rooms „ 26th July, 1927
Smoke Abatement „ 6th October, 1927
Offensive Trades „ 5th March, 1928
Slaughter-houses „ 14th November, 1928
Common Lodging Houses „ 27th December, 1928
Fouling of Footpaths ,, 17th December, 1929
Nuisances „ 1st May, 1930
Anti litter „ 25th June, 1930
Gas Poisoning „ 20th May, 1931
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
WATER.
The Water Supply of the town is furnished by the
Metropolitan Water Board.
There are still some shallow wells, and the policy is
to advise owners to have their property connected to the
Main Supply of the Metropolitan Water Board.
The use of well water was discontinued at two houses
during the year.
The number of premises known to be supplied with
water from wells at the end of 1931 was 50, which compares
with 271 in 1919.
Samples almost invariably show a high chlorine content,
which suggests a polluted source of supply. After
filtration through the sub-soil, and in view of the free and
albuminoid ammonia not being in excess, and the absence
of oxidised nitrogen, the samples have usually been classified
as usable drinking water.
Samples were chemically examined by Mr. P. G. Lloyd
during the year.
Suspicious waters are sent to the Clinical Research
Association for bacteriological examination.