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(7) Bve-Laws as to New Streets and Buildings (18th
January, 1937).
(8) Bye-Law as to Emission of Smoke (7th May,
1929).
(9) Bye-Laws with respect to Houses let in Lodgings
(30th March, 1932).
(10) Fouling of Footpaths by Dogs (9th July, 1937).
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
Water Supply.
The water supply throughout the District is
furnished by the Metropolitan Water Board and is
a constant supply of excellent quality. I am
supplied with monthly reports by the Board giving
details of their chemical and bacteriological examinations.
One sample of water was taken by this
Department from a tap off the public supply in
July, the sample was reported upon as being quite
satisfactory.
Drainage and Sewerage.
The extensions to the Surbiton Sewage
Disposal Works in Marsh Lane have been put in
hand and are rapidly nearing completion. The
extensions comprise four new percolating filters,
humus tank, and increased sludge drying beds.
The sewage works at Ruxley is situated in the
Borough of Epsom, but it also serves the parish of
Chessington.
Public Cleansing.
The collection of house refuse is carried out on
the tractor-trailer system and refuse disposal is