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The number of premises known to be supplied with
water from wells at the end of 1938 was 20, which compares
with 271 for 1919.
Samples were chemically examined by Mr. P. G. Lloyd
during the year.
(ii) Drainage and Sewerage.
The programme for the construction of manholes on
the existing sewerage system has been continued.
New Soil and Surface Water Sewers have been provided
under private enterprise on the Richmond Park
Estate.
2. Rivers and Streams.
The effluent from the Corporation's Sewage Works
discharges into the River Thames, and complies with the
standard fixed by the Thames Conservancy.
A Joint Scheme is under consideration with regard to
the Hogg's Mill Stream, which receives the sewage effluents
from Maiden, Epsom and Ewell, before traversing the
Borough to flow into the Thames.
Chemical Analysis of the water of the Hogg's Mill
Stream indicates very serious pollution.
3. (i) Closet Accommodation.
The closets in the Borough are on the water-carriage
system.
(ii) Public Cleansing.
The removal and disposal of house refuse is undertaken
by the Borough Surveyor's Department.
Refuse is partly tipped, and the remained is burned
in the Destructor.
(iii), (iv), (v), (vi) and (viii). Sanitary Inspection of the
Area; Shops, Smoke Abatement, and Eradication of bed
bugs.
A classified statement of the number of premises
visited, the defects or nuisances discovered, and the action
and result of action taken in regard to these, appears
later in the Report of the Sanitary Inspector, which
follows the Main Report. Also included in his Report
are particulars of action taken with regard to Special
Classes of Premises and Occupations subject to control of
the Local Authority, and under the Rag Flock Acts, 1911
and 1928.