[Report 1969] / Medical Officer of Health, Crickhowell R.D.C.

  • Crickhowell (Wales). Rural District Council.
Date:
1969
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    3. DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE. With the completion of the Llangynidr and Bwlch Sewerage System the whole of the Council’s area, considered technically suitable and economical, has been provided with a sewerage system with the exception of Cwmdu, Tretower and Glangrwyney. The Tretower proposals, submitted in principle to the Ministry, has still not received approval due to the high total cost of the scheme related to the small number of properties involved. The Bwlch and Llangynidr Sewerage System. These works have commenced operation with very few teething troubles, including the three pumping stations, two rising mains, two canal crossings and one river crossing. The treatment works is operating satisfactorily and, with good maintenance and attention, presents a pleas- ing appearance. The Aberbaden Sewerage Treatment Works. These works, accepting sewerage from Gilwern, Clydach and Govilon operates satisfactorily although samples give only a borderline result. The reason is not known, for maintenance could not be more regular or thorough. Investigations continue. Abergavenny R.D.C. are desirous of continuing development at Govilon, and investigation is underway to ascertain whether it is neces- sary to further extend these works to accommodate this additional development. Crickhowell and Llangattock Sewerage System. Proposals to extend these works to accommodate future development are still being actively planned, and, in the meantime, additional main- tenance is being given to ensure the standard of effluent is as high as possible. Work is progressing rapidly and satisfactorily on the installation of an automatic pump on the Garn to deal with sewage in the floodable area following the construction of the Flood Bank. Other Systems. Llanbedr system and the five housing estate systems have operated satisfactorily, although samples of the Llanbedr effluent continue to indicate that insufficient sewage is entering the works. However, the connection of new and improved dwellings to the system should improve conditions. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS. Regular maintenance and sludge removal, by pumping with the Wickham Towed Diesel Pump, has been carried out at the treatment plants situated at the following Housing Estates :— Penallt, Penllwyn, St. Michael’s Close, and also the Village of Llanbedr. The treatment plants at Glangrwyney and Llangenny are pumped out and the sludge taken away by Contractor’s Tanker at three monthly intervals. This was arranged to prevent smell nuisance to occupiers of houses in the locality.