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now to be introduced will affect this district but it must be several
years before conditions of fuel supply and the modifications of fuel
burning appliances will enable positive results to be achieved.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES
The absence of complaints of flies has been noticeable and can be
mainly attributed to the discontinuance of the street pig bins. The
usual measures were taken to deal with places likely to harbour mosquitoes,
midges etc. A troublesome infestation by midges arose in the
Glentham Road area due to a plague of " Chironomidae (Midges).
These insects breed in the reservoirs and emerge in clouds to cluster in
doorways, street lamps and around windows. Experience of worse
trouble in other areas has enabled remedial steps to be taken but unfortunately
the infestation in Barnes did not follow true to pattern and
the trouble arose when it was not expected. The situation is being
watched and it is hoped that preventive measures will be taken in time
in future.
SEWERAGE AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
The new sewage disposal works are now in operation. Some
trouble has been experienced with effluvia but it is hoped that arrangements
can be made to overcome this. There is a certain amount of
injurious matter finding its way into the sewers from time to time
which is difficult to trace.
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 exercises
close chemical and bacteriological analytical control. Many minor
complaints about defective fittings, bursts, etc. have been referred to
the Board, and they have invariably had prompt and efficient attention.