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There are three deep wells in the district, the supplies from
which are used mainly for industrial purposes. They are drawn
from beneath the London clay. The boreholes vary between
400 ft. and 500 ft. in depth and their capacity between 3,300
galls, and 7,000 galls, per hour. They furnished a comforting
reserve source of supply to the district during the recent war.
but some anxiety has recently gained currency with regard to
their safety following long periods of drought if the water were
to be drunk in its natural state without any treatment. This
view has been supported by recent analyses.
Drainage and Sewerage. No important extensions to
sewerage were carried out during the year.
Rivers and Streams. No improvement schemes were
carried out during the year but normal cleansing and other
maintenance works have from time to time been carried out.
Closet Accommodation. All premises have water closets
drained to sewers except four which are drained to cesspools.
In addition there are four chemical pail closets on Sports
Grounds.
Public Cleansing. There is a weekly collection of
house refuse which is undertaken by dustless collection vehicles
provided with moving floors. The service during the year has
also been improved by a slight adjustment and re-arrangement
of the collection squads.