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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 103 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 1930: —
(a) Foul Water Sewers 31,067 feet.
(b) Surface Water Sewers 30,904 feet.
During 1930 negotiations have been pending for a complete
West Middlesex Sewage Scheme which should pick up the sewage
of this district. Alternative sites were suggested, but ultimately
a site adjacent to and including our own Sewage Works was
selected, and the Bill promoted by the Middlesex County Council.
(This Bill was read a third time in the House of Commons in
May, 1931.)
Closet Accommodation.
Accommodation on the water carriage system is almost general
throughout the district, 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 1930 collection of house refuse has continued weekly as
before, and was disposed of by means of a dump in the Staines
Road. The method of disposal is that each day's tipping is completely
covered with earth. Four low loading electric collecting
vehicles have replaced old-type lorries.