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The design of Stage III of the Reconstruction Scheme, which
includes construction of a pumping and generating station, is
proceeding and it is anticipated that work will commence during
1960.
The effluent being discharged to the Beverley Brook is of
reasonable quality.
Sutton Sewage Disposal Works. These works discharge an
effluent of reasonable quality to the Pylbrook.
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. Refuse disposal is by controlled
tipping within the Borough. New arrangements have been made to
tip outside the Borough next year. The work has been executed
In a satisfactory manner.
Closet Accommodation. There are three premises with
cesspools in use and one with a septic tank. Two cesspools will
definitely be abolished next year, owing to the extension of a
sewer and a relief sewer.
In the past thirty one years, one hundred and sixty one
premises, originally with cesspool drainage, have been connected
to sewers.
Two pall closets and two chemical closets are in use at
factory premises.
Flooding. No major work on sewerage has been carried out
during the year, but It is anticipated that during 1960 work
will commence on the following Schemes:- Relief surface water
sewer for a portion of the High Street, Sutton; relief surface
water sewer In Morden Way; soil sewer in Cuddington Way and soil
sewer from Ventnor Road to Downs Road, Belmont.
Rivers and Streams. The streams within the Borough have
been maintained in a satisfactory condition.
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