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The length of mains laid by the Metropolitan Water Board in Ilford
during 1953 was 1 yard of 3-inch. 538 yards of 4-inch and 226 yards of
6-inch.
The water to the other part of the area is supplied by the South Essex
Waterworks Co. The supply is obtained from the River Stour and from
deep wells at Mill Road. Grove Road and Roding Lane.
Mr. Hugh G. Ramsay, Engineer to the South Essex Waterworks Co.,
has kindly supplied me with the information that over 3,800 chemical
bacteriological and biological examinations were made at the Langham
laboratory, and all were reported as wholesome. The samples taken were
from wells and houses in various parts of the area. Mains were extended
by 679 yards, 206 yards of 6-inch and 473 yards of 4-inch size, by the
Company during the year.
There are now no public wells in existence. There are a few private
wells for domestic and commercial purposes.
4 samples of piped water supply (2 South Essex Waterworks Co. and
2 Metropolitan Water Board) were taken for Chemical and Bacteriological
examination, and all gave satisfactory analyses.
(ii) Drainage and Sewerage.—The Borough Engineer has kindly supplied
me with the following statement: —
Main Drainage & Ilford Corporation (Drainage) Act, 1950.
During 1953 two contracts were placed for the construction of
sewers, viz., Henley Road Relief Sewer and a short experimental
length in Horns Road. Both of these contracts were proceeding at the
end of 1953. A detailed scheme was in preparation for the improvement
of the Mayes Brook for submission to the Ministry. Of the
other schemes quotations for the plant for the new Roden Street
Pumping Station were invited and the scheme for Albert Road and
Sunnyside Road Sewer reconstruction prepared.
In addition, further representations were made to the Ministry of
Housing and Local Government and an accelerated programme of
works was provisionally approved on 7th September, 1953. The new
programme entaile expenditure of £300,000 per annum for the next
three years and includes the culverting of the Cran Brook from the
River Roding to Valentines Park and from the Park to the Railway
(East of Horns Road), the construction of the soil sewers in Gordon
Road, Grange Road, Melbourne Road and Valentines Park.
Flooding of Streams. No serious flooding of streams occurred
during the year.
Pollution of Streams. There was no serious instance of pollution
of watercourses during the year.
As from 1st October. 1952. the functions relating to the prevention
of river pollution were transferred, under the provisions of the River
Boards Act, 1948. to the newly formed Essex River Board. The Board
made a request that, pending the creation of its own technical organisation,
the Ilford Council would continue to act on behalf of the Board In connection
with matters relating to pollution of rivers and streams, on an
agency basis. The Council acceded to the request
(iii) Collection and Disposal of Refuse.—The Borough Engineer
also kindly supplied the following information:—
Tons
Total amount of refuse collected and disposed of 50,632