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RIVER POLLUTION
Reports continued to be received at regular intervals from the Officers
of Middlesex County Council regarding the condition of the River Brent. Samples
were taken at points along the stream from Wembley to Brentford High Street; the
two sampling points in the Borough being at Gallows Bridge and Brentford High
Street.
The results of sampling in 1955 seemed to show some deterioration. This
was not great however, and may have been attributable in part to the smallness
of the rainfall during the year. The samples taken in April and August particularly,
were during very fine dry spells, when the river must have been at a
very low level.
No new sources of pollution were discovered during the year, and no action
was required to be taken against persons using the River Brent for unauthorised
discharge of sewage or trade effluents.
STREET TRADING
Certain prescribed areas in the district are allocated for street trading
purposes, and are frequently visited to ensure that they are being maintained
in good condition and in accordance with the Bye-laws„
Visits were also paid to the premises of street hawkers who deal in food
stuffs.
CANAL BOATS
Number of boats on register:-
Motor propelled boats 93
Other boats 406
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