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It was hoped to publish a brochure relating to Smoke Control,
but the firm engaged on the project was unable to secure sufficient
advertisements. A pamphlet produced in the department for distribution
to householders in proposed areas is inserted as an appendix to this
report.
A statistical summary is also appended.
Clean Air Act. 1955.
Nine notices of intention to instal furnaces with a rating
exceeding 55,000 British thermal units or more per hour were received.
During the year 71 visits were made in connection with smoke
abatement.
Atmospheric Pollution - Recording.
The following tables show the daily average, and highest and
lowest concentrations of smoke and sulphur dioxide expressed in
microgrammes per cubic metre for the years 1959 - 1962 recorded at
New Maiden and Kingston Vale.