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The use of the Terrace Gardens deep well was discontinued in
November 1953 to allow for extensive overhaul. Work continued
for twelve months and it was not until November 1954 that pumping
from this source could be resumed. The effect of this was to reduce
the annual yield of water from Richmond Wells and to increase the
hardness of the supply. The water from the deep well is comparatively
soft and has a most useful effect in reducing the hardness of
water from our shallow wells.
The drinking water supplies in the district are not plumbosolvent.
Water fit for human consumption is made available by piped
supply to every dwelling house in the Borough.
SANITARY INSPECTION.
For the following particulars I am indebted to the Chief
Sanitary Inspector, who submitted his Report in accordance with the
Sanitary Officers (Outside London) Regulations, 1935.
Inspections during 1954.
Houses visited and particulars recorded (Housing Act) 67
Houses visited (Public Health Acts) 797
Revisits to houses and other premises 1499
Houses visited for Certificates of Disrepair 18
Visits paid in connection with:—
Overcrowding 20
Vermin
Disinfection 120
Enquiries into Infectious Diseases 144
Routine inspections in connection with:—
70
Factories (mechanical)
Factories (non-mechanical) 22
Outworkers 20