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RIVERS AND STREAMS.
From time to time inspections are made of the water courses in the
district, but, apart from clearing them as frequently as is necessary, no
particular difficulty has arisen.
CAMPING SITES.
No major problems have arisen from camping sites during the war
years. In 1939 two Scouts' camping sites were approved and two
caravan sites were licensed at Coulsdon, one for six months only.
SWIMMING POOLS.
There are no public swimming baths in the district and most of the
private swimming pools have only been used sporadically or utilised for
fire protection purposes.
The bath at Reedham Orphanage, which is used by children from
some of the elementary schools in the District, was used again for a short
period in 1945 after the children returned from evacuation. One sample
of water was taken which was satisfactory.
SHOPS AND OFFICES.
During the war regular inspections have been made of the sanitary
accommodation, washing facilities, heating and ventilation of shops and
offices, and improvements have been effected as circumstances have
permitted.
SANITARY INSPECTIONS, ETC.
The following is a list of the complaints received, visits made,
notices served, and defects reported and remedied during the year 1945.
Compared with the previous year, there was an increase of 97 in the
number of complaints received, the most common cause being choked
drains in premises where bomb damage repairs had been carried out and
solid matter had gained access to the drains:—