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Section C.— SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES
OF THE AREA
Water Supplies
A hard, pure and constant piped water supply is provided by
the Metropolitan Water Board, and the supply has been satisfactory
throughout the year, both in quality and quantity. Work still
continues on the second reservoir of the Metropolitan Water
Board.
Further samples were taken of well water at certain farm
premises in the district, five in all and as the results of the samples
were satisfactory in each case, periodic sampling was abandoned in
June of the year under review.
One sample of water was also taken from an artesian well
at laundry premises; the examination proved the water to be pure
and wholesome and suitable for drinking and domestic purposes.
Drainage and Sewerage
Part of the main Scheme for the piping of ditches and flood
prevention on the Chingford Hall Estate was completed during the
year and has proved satisfactory; the remaining portion of the
Scheme is still in course of preparation.
The drainage of the area added to the Borough in 1934, being
58 acres formerly forming part of the Urban District of Waltham
Holy Cross, was completed, necessitating the provision of an
automatic pumping station and a new length of sewer up to the
new boundary of the district. The cost of the Scheme has been
borne by the owners of the estates benefiting, including the
Chingford Corporation
Other smaller schemes for the improvement of the drainage
system in the town were carried out in Ainslie Wood Road, Leadale
Avenue and Mornington-Buxton Roads.
The continued growth of the district involved the consideration
of and preparation for further extensions at the Sewage Disposal
Works to cope with the increased quantity of sewage. The district
is included in the East Middlesex Drainage Scheme, but the
proposed works are regarded as of too urgent a nature to await
the inauguration of that Scheme.
Rivers and Streams
It was necessary only in one instance to take informal action as
to the pollution of a water course in the area.
Closet Accommodation
As mentioned in previous reports, the whole of the district is
on the water carnage system, with the exception of two cottages
in isolated parts of the town and one house which is served by a
cesspool. The cesspool is emptied as required.
Public Cleansing
The collection and disposal of house and trade refuse is carried
out under the direction of the Senior Sanitary Inspector.
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