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is derived from deep wells sunk in the adjoining
districts, and is of remarkable purity. No water is
supplied from private wells.
Sewage Disposal. — Water - carriage:
Closets are nearly all connected to main sewer;
there are very few cesspools. The farm is about
40 acres in area. The sewage is treated by intermittent
downward filtration. After running through
the land the sewage is collected in settling tanks
when, without treatment, it is run on to coal
breeze filters, and the effluent discharged into
Pymme's Brook.
Several schemes were submitted to the
Council during the year for dealing with the
growing requirements of the district, and the
matter is still engaging the attention of the
District Council who recognise the necessity for
doing something to improve the treatment of
sewage.
Whatever scheme is adopted it must be borne
in mind that clay soil is quite unsuited to the
treatment of sewage, and therefore efficient
artificial means must be adopted.
Road Dust and Motor Traffic.—The
dangers to health and the inconvenience caused
by road dust are well recognised. The beneficial
results of tarring the East Barnet Road and the