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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
Water.—The main portion of the district is supplied
by the South Essex Water Company, and the supply
has been satisfactory in quality and quantity. A few
wells remain in the outlying parts, and these are
inspected periodically.
No. of Premises newly connected to the Co.'s Mains 47
„ Wells abolished 1
„ Samples taken direct from Wells 2
„ Samples found to be unfit 2
Langdon Hills—This parish is supplied by the
Council, a bulk supply being taken from the South
Essex Water Company and pumped to a storage tank
in the highest part of the parish. To date the Council
possesses 24,816 yards of water-mains. During the
year a scheme has been inaugurated by the Council to
construct a modern water tower with further mains
extensions. Commenced at the end of the year, it is
expected to cost approximately £6,700, and should lead
eventually to an increase in the number of premises
connected.
Fobbing.—This parish is supplied chiefly by Southend
Waterworks Company. There are 10 wells.
Bulphan.—There is no mains supply in the parish,
all the water being obtained from wells. There are no
building activities to warrant alteration of this system.
West Tilbury.—There is only one well in this area,
the district being supplied from mains.
North Ockendon.—This parish is supplied by wells,
except premises on the main highway. During 1931
one well was closed and two re-lined.
Rivers and Streams.—The principal river in the
area is the Mardyke, which rises in Bulphan Fen, proceeding
through Orsett Fen, and Stifford into the