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Sewerage
Many of the very old sewers in the Western Drainage area require
reconstruction and some of these have been relaid. A programme
for the remainder has been drawn up, phasing the work over several
years.
Many lengths of sewer in the Borough have insufficient manholes
and on some sections such facilities are completely lacking. A
programme has, therefore, been prepared for providing manholes
where considered desirable and a number are being provided each
year.
Eastern Sewage Disposal Works.
The top two feet of media on four of the six filter beds was
renewed, to be followed by the installation of experimental recirculation
of effluent.
Alternative methods of strengthening the supports of the distributor
rails at the rectangular filter beds were examined and an inexpensive
scheme eventually decided upon.
During the year various aspects of the operation of the sewage
works were investigated with a view to further improving the
standard of effluent. It was decided that certain improvements would
have to be undertaken as soon as practicable. ,
Southern Sewage Disposal Works
Severe limitation of technical staff prevented the commencement
of work on the major scheme of extension and improvement as early
as had been hoped. Meanwhile preparation of the detailed proposals
proceeded as well as the above limitation allowed.
Western Sewage Disposal Works.
Following negotiation with Chingford Borough Council with
respect to financial arrangements for the diversion of sewage from
the western drainage area to Chingford, that Council proceeded with
the construction of the necessary relief sewer, of which Wanstead
and Woodford Borough Council bears an appropriate portion of the
cost. At western sewage works, construction of the connecting sewer,
storm overflow and ancillaries commenced in readiness for the
diversion of sewage to take place early in 1956.
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