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The work is done in their own houses and usually under
satisfactory conditions. Constant supervision of these workers is
necessary in case any infectious disease occurs in the house.
When this happens their employers are immediately notified and
further work is prohibited until the house is free from infection.
Any work on the premises is also disinfected before being
returned.
Much clerical work is entailed in keeping these lists of outworkers
up to date, and considerable trouble is also caused by
incorrect addresses being often sent, or addresses of outworkers
not belonging to the Borough.
AREAS & BOUNDARIES.
The Thames forms the southern, the River Roding the
eastern boundary (both rivers being tidal), Wanstead Park is the
northern, and West Ham the western boundary.
The area of the Borough in statute acres is 3,355, including 53
acres of Inland water, 20 acres tidal and 9 acres foreshore.
WATER SUPPLY.
The Water Supply is from the Metropolitan Water Board's
mains.
The consumption is about 30 gallons per head per day. In no
instance has the constant service been suspended save temporarily
in small local areas for the purpose of repairs.
CEMETERIES.
The four large Cemeteries covering over 250 acres, situated in
the northern part of the Borough, and also the Churchyards