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The sewage of the District is treated at the Farm controlled
by the Croydon Rural District at Colliers Wood, anthe process employed is one of precipitation and filtration. The
question of control of the main sewers has been the subject of
negotiations between the two Councils of Merton and Croydon
Rural, and I understand that a settlement will soon be arrived
at.
Drains of houses are tested as a routine measure after
Diphtheria, Enteric and Scarlet Fevers, and in all other
instances of suspected defects.
Streams.—The streams receive full attention, and there
were no complaints.
House Refuse.—The Council now elfect their own dust
removal. Mr. Pointon has been given control over the men.
A weekly removal is effected. Further details are given later.
Nuisances.—The details of the work of your Inspector of
Nuisances, Mr. Pointon, are separately reported on, and I
would here like to place on record the ability and tact he displays
in his work. His assistance in the Public Health work
of the District has been of great value and always willingly
rendered.