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CLEAN AIR ACT, 1956
Smoke Control Areas.
Smoke Control Order No. 16, affecting an area in the former Carshalton Urban
District, was confirmed by the Minister of Housing and Local Government on the
1st March, 1967, and came into operation on the 1st October.
The area of the Borough covered by Smoke Control Orders was, by the end of
1967, 3,332 acres and included 21,691 dwellings.
In November, Order No. 17 was made by the Council and submitted to the
Minister for confirmation. This covers a part of the Borough at Worcester Park
containing 2,142 dwellings and having an area of 278.2 acres. Allowance has
been made in the Estimates for a further Order to be made and come into operation
in 1968.
Air Pollution Records.
In view of their limited application and on the grounds of economy the use
of deposit gauges was discontinued on the 31st December, 1966.
Daily recordings of air pollution by smoke and sulphur dioxide are made by
means of apparatus installed at
(1) The Health Centre, Shotfield, Wellington.
(2) The Lodge, Carshalton.
(3) The Library, Manor Park, Sutton.
The highest, lowest and average readings for the three stations are set out
as follows !-
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