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Islington 1911
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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| Dairies and milkshops | 1,661 |
| Stables and yards | 1,812 |
| Manure depots | 88 |
| Certificates under the Customs and Inland Revenue Acts | 5 |
| Water certificates for newly erected houses or flats | 7 |
| Smoke observations | 161 |
Notices Served— There were 2,916 intimation notices served by the
inspectors with respect to nuisances, of which 1,548 were delivered personally
and 1,368 by post. In 366 instances it became necessary, as the intimations
had not been attended to, to report to the Public Health Committee, who
ordered statutory notices to be served, of which 53 were delivered personally
and 313 by registered letter post.
Nuisances Discovered.—- The subjoined list of the principal
nuisances discovered speaks for itself as to the character and utility of the work
that has been carried out. It contrasts favourably with the record of previous
years:—
Houses.
Dirty 991
Damp 226
Out of repair 430
Water Closets
Foul 405
Without water supply 166
With deficient water supply 241
Improperly constructed 338
Defective 294
Stopped 95
Improperly situated 29
Insufficient external ventilation 70
Insufficient in number 79
Soil Pipes.
Defective 105
Unventilated 64
Improperly ventilated 76