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became reasonably clean, although trouble was still experienced due to
infiltration of oil from the factory area immediately over the Croydon
boundary.
Prior to the springs recommencing difficulties were experienced in
keeping the river free from pollution, especially after periods of heavy rain.
CLOSET ACCOMMODATION
Practically the whole of the area is on the water carriage system,
draining into public sewers. There are a few chemical and earth closets,
chiefly for use on sports grounds within the district, whilst four cesspools
were in use in the district at the end of the year.
PUBLIC CLEANSING
The collection of house refuse throughout the Borough was maintained
during the year on a weekly basis. From January to March the Corporation
continued to dispose of all refuse to their own shoot in Beddington Lane.
After March they once more began to participate in a joint scheme of
controlled tipping on Mitcham Common with the Croydon and Mitcham
authorities. The scheme continued for the remainder of the year.
The type of receptacle in use throughout the Borough continues
to be the portable galvanised iron covered bin.
The collection of trade refuse was also continued as required.
Cesspools and earth closets are dealt with by occupiers of the premises
concerned, which continued arrangement is satisfactory.