[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley].

  • Bexley (London, England). Borough Council.
Date:
[1959?]
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    1. (i) Water Supply. The water to the district is supplied by the Metropoli tan Water Board and is derived from several sources namely, Wilmington, Darenth, Bexley and Deptford wells, the latter mixed with Thames-derived filtered water. All the water is chlorinated as it leaves the works. There have been no important extensions of trunk mains and there have been no changes in the general scheme of supply to the Borough during 1958. Bacteriological analyses are made at least five times a week from all supplies and in the case of the wells the water is sampled both before and after chlorination. The water derived from the River Thames is sampled at each stage of the purification process and tanks to provide an adequate period of contact of the chlorine with the water are in operation at all the well stations and at Walton works. All new and repaired mains are chlorinated before being restored to use and samples of water from them are tested bacteriologically. During the year 7 samples of water from piped supplies were taken and submitted to the Public Health Laboratory for bacteriological examination and all were found to be satisfactory. (ii) Drainage and Sewerage. New drainage and sewerage schemes:— Central Avenue and Vaughan Road, 360 yards S.W.S. Highland Road, 70 yards F.S. Developing owners have constructed private sewers and drains at the following sites: — Stuart Evans Close Westerham Drive Highbanks Close Robina Close Midhurst Hill Service Road E. Rochester Way at junction with Danson Road. 2. Rivers and Streams. No serious pollution was found in rivers or streams during the year. 25