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moss litter entering these Sewers as this litter is to a large extent
responsible for the sewers smelling offensively, and it causes
considerable extra trouble and expense in cleansing them
eli & mund streets.
Complaints have been received of the ventilators in these streets
and it permission can be obtained I recommend shafts being erected.'
halford road.
There is a ventilating shaft at the junction of this sewer and the
North End Road, which should be altered to a manhole to give easier
access to the sewer.
simultaneous flushing.
I again recommend that arrangements be made for householders
to flush the drains of their houses simultaneously at 11 o'clock in the
morning, also that the County Council be asked to arrange for
flushing in Hammersmith the sewers that pass through Fulham.
shafts & cowls.
I also recommend that wherever upright shafts are fixed cowls be
placed upon them, so that the force of the wind will create a current
from the sewer and assist ventilation.
anemometer.
I recommend that I be allowed to purchase an anemometer so as to
be enabled to make tests in reference to the ventilation of sewers.
new streets.
I further recommend that before new streets are apportioned a
special examination be made of the sewer, and that any improvements
which can be made in the ventilation be made before the street is
taken over.
conclusion.
In conclusion I again strongly recommend that continued efforts be
made to induce the London County Council to increase the necessary
pumping power, or otherwise to facilitate the discharge o e sewage
of the district, also to increase the ventilation or by other means to
improve the condition of their Sewers in this distric .
I remain, Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JAMES P. NORRINGTON, A.M.I.C.E.,
Surveyor to the Vestry.