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(b) Rirer Roding.
During the early part of the year the River Roding Catchment Board
carried out certain cleansing works on the section oftht Main River between
the "Carrier" and Woodford Bridge. The general condition of the river
is still under discussion.
3. (i) Closet Accommodation.—In addition to the water
carriage system of sewage, there are in the rural area 26 cesspools,
21 pail closets and 11 privies. The clearing of cesspools, privies
and pail closets is carried out by the Council, the former by means
of two vacuum emptiers. All pail closets are emptied twice weekly.
The following were connected to the sewer or demolished in
1935 :—
Cesspools. - 3 in Aldborough Hatch and 1 in Woodford Avenue.
Pnil Closets.—3 in Aldborough Hatch, 2 in Painters Road and 2 in
Billet Road.
Privies.—2 in Billet Road and 1 in Oaks Lane.
(ii) Public Cleansing.—The collection of house refuse is
undertaken by means of horse-drawn and mechanically-propelled
vehicles. Some of the refuse is taken to the destructor, Suffolk
Road, Seven Kings. Refuse is also barged by contract.
425 defective and unsuitable receptacles have been replaced
during the year.
The following table gives information as to the collection of
house refuse during 1935:—