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Parish of Streatham.
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portant work, and although interfering with the increase
in the number of house to house inspections one would
be glad to see carried out, will, I am - confident, be of
great benefit to the public health of the future.
There were 8770 drain inspections made, the water
test being applied in 1121 instances. First notices were
served in 915 instances to remedy defects and abate
nuisances, and in 76 instances only was it found necessary
to serve second notices.
293 rooms in 210 houses have been disinfected after
infectious disease, and in 130 cases the bedding was
subjected to further disinfection by super-heated steam.
Drains were rclaid or reconstructed in 283 instances,
358 new ventilating pipes and 216 syphon traps fixed.
503 water closets cleansed and repaired and numerous
other sanitary operations which will be seen upon
reference to the Table.
Police Court
Proceedings.
28 cases were investigated before the
magistrates during the year. 13 of these were in respect
of defective drains and sanitary fittings.
For contravention of bye-laws upon the part of
builders, by not giving the required notice before executing
sanitary works or performing works contrary to
the specification of such bye-laws, 11 summonses were
issued.
In four instances houses without proper and sufficient
water supply were dealt with.
In 26 of the cases Magistrates' orders were obtained
and enforced.