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Authority is proving quite effective against this threat to the general
standard of the neighbourhood.
Increased attention has been paid to the inspection of piggeries,
stable yards and vacant and derelict sites.
A considerable amount of drainage work, mainly the result of outstanding
war damage claims, has been carried out during the year.
Mosquitoes
Complaints were received during the year from residents in the
North-West area of the borough, about the presence of mosquitoes. It
was found that these biting insects were proving to be more of a nuisance
this year than had been the case previously.
An intensive survey was made of the area, and occupiers of property
were asked to do all they could to eliminate possible breeding grounds for
mosquitoes. These insects were of the non-malarial kind, but were
very troublesome, especially to persons susceptible to bites and stings.
It is satisfactory to note that no complaints have since been received.
As a precaution special visits were paid this year before the breeding
season commenced, and likely breeding grounds again eliminated.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION
In July, 1949, complaints were received on behalf of residents in
the Castelnau area about noise, smoke, dust and effluvia emanating from
various premises on the Fulham and Hammersmith banks of the
river. These nuisances have been in existence with varying degrees of
intensity for very many years. Special reports were made to the
Council on the observations which were made, and the action which was
taken. Towards the end of the year considerable progress had been
made in the elimination of the smoke, noise and effluvia nuisances.
The main nuisance which remains is that caused by the tipping of
Hammersmith refuse into barges, which are moored alongside the
wharf by Hammersmith Bridge. This procedure is part of an obsolete
method of refuse collection and disposal, which is to be replaced by an
up-to-date system as soon as possible.
WATER SUPPLY
Water is supplied by the Metropolitan Water Board and control
samples are frequently taken by the Board's Officers.
The water supply of the area, both in quality and quantity, has again
been most satisfactory. A few complaints were received, but these
were found to have arisen from faulty conditions of storage on the
complainants' premises. The necessary remedies were soon effected.