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Sutton and Cheam 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton and Cheam]

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Below is the average of monthly analyses.

Chemical Results in Parts per MillionAverage
Total Solids187.42
Ammonia, free0.14
Ammonia, Albuminoid0
Nitrogen in Nitrates7.76
Nitrogen in Nitrites0
Oxygen Absorbed0.04
Chlorine in Chlorides18.00
Hardness total (grains per gallon)7.76

Bacteriological Results
NO. of Bacteria growing on Agar per ml. for
3 days at 20°c. 3
No. of Bacteria growing on Agar per ml. for
1 day at 37° C. 0
Presence of Bacillus Coll In 100 ml 0
Drainage and Sewerage Work. is proceeding on the first
stage of the reconstruction of Worcester Park Sewage Disposal
Works, and it is anticipated that stage one of the scheme will
be complete before the end of 1955. Preparation for the succeeding
stages of reconstruction are now in hand.
A surface water relief sewer In Stoneleigh Avenue and
Sandringham Road was completed during the year, since when no
complaints of flooding have been received from this area.
Refuse Collection and Scavenging. The collection and
disposal of house refuse and salvage together with the scavenging
of public highways is carried out under the supervision of the
Borough Engineer and Surveyor. The work has been executed in a
satisfactory manner.
Rivers and Streams. The streams within the Borough have
been maintained in a satisfactory condition.
Closet Accommodation, There are four premises with cesspools
in use. Some six pall closets are in use. In the past twenty
six years. one hundred and sixty one premises. originally with
cesspool drainage,, have been connected to sewers.
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