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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES of the AREA.
1. (i.) Water.—The main portion of the district is
supplied by the South Essex Waterworks, 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 mains 61
„ „ wells abolished 1
„ „ samples taken direct from wells 4
„ „ „ found to be unfit 4
Langdon Hills.—This parish is supplied by the
Council, a bulk supply being taken from the South Essex
Waterworks Company's mains and pumped to a modern
ferro-concrete water tower in the highest part of the
parish.
Fobbing.—This parish is supplied chiefly by
Southend Waterworks Company. There are ten wells.
Bulphan.—The South Essex Waterworks Company
commenced to lay a pipe supply in the parish during
December.
West Tilbury.—There are only two wells in this
area, the district being supplied from mains.
North Ockendon.—This parish is supplied partly
by mains along the main highway, with wells in the
outlying parts of the parish.
Horndon-on-the-Hill.—The whole of this parish
has a main supply which is satisfactory.
During the year 382 certificates were issued to the
owners of properties, under Section 6 of the Public
Health (Water) Act, 1878.
(ii.) Drainage and Seweeage.—Steady progress is being
made in this direction. Practically speaking the parishes
of Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham, Little Thurrock and
Horndon-on-the-Hill are now sewered throughout.