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Rivers and Streams.
There were no works of major importance to record. The flow
from the springs of the Wandle was fairly well maintained during the
year.
One complaint of pollution of the River Wandle was investigated.
The pollution was traced to a factory on the Wallington side of the
river and the matter passed to that Authority for attention.
Closet Accommodation.
There are now approximately 18 premises with drainage connected
to cess-pools. Eight premises are served by pail closets.
Three additional W.C.'s were provided to existing premises, and
32 W.C.'s were either renewed or repaired.
Public Cleansing.
Domestic refuse is collected weekly by covered freighters. Trade
refuse is also collected on payment of a moderate charge. Disposal is
by incineration at the Council's 6-cell Destructor.
Sanitary Inspection of the Area.
The work of sanitary inspection carried out during the year is
indicated by the following details furnished by Mr. H. J. Spicer,
M.R.S.T., Chief Sanitary Inspector, under Article 27 of the the
Sanitary Officers' Regulations, 1935.
Sanitary Inspection.
Four hundred and sixty-six complaints were received, as follows:—
Drainage Obstructions 72
Sewer Obstructions 2
Drainage Defects 14
General Defective Conditions 42
Dampness 28
Roofs, Guttering, Etc. 16
Sink Waste Pipes 4
Burst Water Pipes 4
Water Supply 4
Dust-bins 12
Accumulations and Deposits 27
Burning Refuse 8
Refuse Collection 30
Smoke Nuisances 3
Rivers, Ditches and Ponds 2
Cesspools 1
Flooding 3
Unfit Food 16
Shops Acts 20
Houses Let-in-Lodgings 1
Overcrowding 18
Rent Book Information 1
Smells 10
Verminous Premises 29
Rats and Mice 35
Crickets 8
Wasps 18
Ants 3
Flies 2
Animals 9
Gypsies 4
Noises 4
Miscellaneous 15
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