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Sanitary Circumstances of the District. 17
would ensue a certain amount of putrefaction, giving rise to smells.
On receipt of this analysis, the Surveyor and I determined to deal
with the matter, viz: (1) the existence of a vegetable algoid growth
on the surface and in suspension in the pond, (2) the existence of
the mud at the edges of the pond, caused by the recession of the
water edge due to the prolonged spell of dry weather.
"The former of these matters presented some difficulties, as the
employment of any disinfectants or strong poisons would have been
dangerous to the lives of the swans. We overcame these difficulties
and clarified the water by the use of dilute solutions of sulphate of
copper.
"The second of these matters was dealt with by removal of the
mud, and making secure that there would be no recession of the
water edge.
"Summed up, my opinion, as will be observed from the above,
is that, so long as it is certain that the mud is suitably and
sufficiently under water, there can be no decomposition, no
putrefaction, no smells, and therefore no deleterious effect on the
public health, provided always that means be taken to prevent
children having access to the mud.
Thos. Strain,
Medical Officer of Health"
THE BEVERLEY BROOK.
The Beverley Brook overflowed its banks on several occasions
during the year. At the present time, the Council are in communication
with the London County Council on the matter, with a view
to the mitigation or removal of this recurring nuisance, and it is to
be hoped that some satisfactory action will be agreed upon at an early
date.
Scavenging.
REMOVAL OF MANURE FROM STABLES,
The Byelaws in force in this district provide for the removal,
once a week, of manure from stables. That removal once a week