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works situated in the Borough of Heston and Isleworth. The
difficulties at first experienced, due to the open ventilating
manhole covers in the roadways, have now been overcome and
such covers have been replaced by solid close-fitting covers
and the system appears to be working in a satisfactory manner.
Particulars of works carried out under the supervision of
the department for improving the character and efficiency of the
drainage arrangements within the Borough are set out in the
tabular statement of sanitary works included in this section of
the report.
2. Rivers and Streams.
A few minor complaints were received from the Port of
London Authority respecting the pollution of the River Thames,
as indicated by samples taken at the surface water sewer outfalls.
In every case the complaint was investigated and the
matter rectified.
3. (i) Closet Accommodation.
As indicated under the heading of drainage, all houses
have the water carriage system and are supplied with water
closets. With the exception of one or two small areas still to
be dealt with as Clearance Areas under the Housing Act, 1930,
all houses are supplied with separate w.c. accommodation.
(ii) Public Cleansing.
There has been no particular alteration in the arrangements
for public cleansing during the past year. An additional
covered low-loading mechanical vehicle was purchased for
collection of trade refuse, as well as additional up-to-date
scavenging barrows.
(iii) Sanitary Inspection of the Area.
Tabular Statement of the Work of the Sanitary Department, 1936.