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economic expediency clash. It is to be hoped that this method of
hoarding waste food scraps on, or near, public footpaths and pavements,
where the bins are subject to spillage and interference by large
and small animals, including cats, dogs, horses and rats, will cease as
soon as possible.
The summer season proved to be quite a good one from the point
of view of the prevalence of flies, midges and mosquitoes, and the
measures taken in previous years to discourage the breeding of these
pests, appear to have met with a large measure of success.
SEWERAGE AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
The work on the remodelling of the sewage disposal works,
managed by the Richmond Main Sewerage Board, was well advanced.
Considering the difficulties which are presented when new constructional
work involves considerable disturbance of the existing plant,
it is worthy of note that no complaints have been received by the
Department during the year.
WATER SUPPLY
The water supply arrangements have remained unchanged, a good
supply, both as regards quantity and quality, being maintained by the
Metropolitan Water Board. Very few complaints were received, and
in no case was this due to the main supply. The Board exercise close
chemical and bacteriological analytical control and promptly deals with
any matters referred to it.
One sample of water, supplied to a post-war flat, was the subject of
a routine check during enquiries into cases of alleged food poisoning.
The water was found to be bacteriologically satisfactory.