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The softening is compulsory by Act to nine degrees
of hardness. The supply is constant, practically all
dwelling houses are supplied direct. Twelve old cottages
are served by means of stand-pipes, and some
wooden huts that have been erected contrary to the
Bye-laws have no direct supply.
The chemical and bacteriological reports on the
supply show the water to be of good quality.
Rivers and Streams.—A very small stream, the Pyl
brook, receives nearly all the surface water and also
the sewage works outflow. This stream runs outside
the District into the Beverley brook, and so to the
Thames.
Drainage and Sewerage.—The District is sewered
except in the outlying sparsely populated parts on the
clay where cesspools are used. The local authority
pumps these out on to the land as occasion arises.
Mr. Grieves, the Surveyor, has reported that
plans are being prepared for the sewering of the
North-West part of the District, embracing an area
of about 200 acres, the estimated cost being £21,000.
Sewage Disposal. — There are 10 revolving
sprinklers dealing with a daily flow of 950,000 gallons.
A new 100ft. sprinkler, detritus tank and screening
chamber is to be constructed.
During the year, a Smith's rotary screen and a fixed
screen with detritus tanks have been constructed at
both the high and low level works.
Closet Accommodation.—Water closets are in use
throughout the District, excepting in the case of the
few wooden huts that have been erected contrary to
the Byelaws, where earth closets are used.
Scavenging.—The Surveyor reports that the whole
of the house refuse is collected by motor transport,
except from the High Street, which is done by horse