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Most of the houses in the district are now provided
with covered ashbins, most of which are
moveable.
A weekly collection is made of house refuse,
which is removed by means of mechanically propelled
vehicles (electric and petrol) to the Sewage Disposal
Works, in connection with which there is a Refuse
Destructor. Heat arising therefrom is used for the
production of steam for driving pumps and other
engines at the Sewage Works.
There are no privies or cesspools within the
district other than those at Worcester Park and Tolworth
Court Farm, which are not within the sewer
area, and these are cleansed by the occupiers. No
cesspools are emptied by the Council.
Sanitary Inspection of the Area.
This is fully dealt with in the report of the Chief
Sanitary Inspector, which is attached hereto
Smoke Abatement.
There are practically no factories in the district,
and it has not been necessary for the Local Authority
to take any action with a view to the abatement of
nuisance from smoke.
Housing.
General housing conditions in the district are
fairly satisfactory.
There is, of course, a shortage of houses but it is