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Heston and Isleworth 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Water Supply.
There were, as far as is known, at the end of the year 42
private wells from which the water was used for domestic purposes.
In 14 other cases there are wells, but an alternative supply from
the main exists for domestic purposes.
In 123 instances draw-taps were placed on the main to the
house, in compliance with notice from the Public Health Department,
in lieu of a supply drawn from an inaccessible and improperly
or uncovered cistern.
Drainage and Sewerage.
The sewerage of almost the whole district is arranged on the
" separate " system.
The following extensions to the sewerage system have been carried out during 1928 :—
| Length in Yards. | |
| Sewers laid in Public Highways. Foul Sewers | 309 |
| Surface Water Sewers | 1182 |
| Sewers laid in Private Streets. | |
| Foul Sewers | 7147 |
| Surface Water Sewers | 7090 |
Closet Accommodation.
Accommodation on the water carriage system is almost general
throughout the disltiict 99 per cent, of the houses having water
closets.
Scavenging.
This is carried out by the Local Authority and is under the
control of the Surveyor.
During 1928, collection of house refuse has continued weekly
as before, and was disposed of by means of a dump in the Staines
Road.