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Erith 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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| Premises | No. in Borough | No. of visits | No. of defects found | No. of defects remedied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milkshops | 35 | 59 | 4 | 4 |
| Dairies | 5 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
| Bakehouses | 8 | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| Butchers' shops | 35 | 191 | 9 | 9 |
| Fish friers | 10 | 41 | 6 | 6 |
| Slaughterhouses | 2 | 521 | 2 | 2 |
| Factories | 153 | 93 | 24 | 24 |
| Outworkers | 66 | 66 | - | - |
| Food factories | 5 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| Pet shops | 4 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| Rag flock dealers | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
D (5)c Summary of Nuisances abated and
defects remedied during the year
Drains repaired 45
W.C. pans renewed or provided 10
New Sinks provided 20
Sink waste pipes renewed 12
W.C. cisterns repaired or renewed 3
Water supplies provided 7
Dustbins provided 31
Roofs made watertight 29
Dampness remedied 36
Floors repaired 23
Firegrates repaired 8
Plasters renewed 29
Windows made to open 25
Eaves gutters etc. repaired 27
Yard pavings made good 4
Walls repointed or repaired 13
Offensive accumulations removed 10
Miscellaneous 23
D (5)d Drainage, Closet accommodation and Cesspools
The water carriage system has been practically universal
in the Borough for many years, and sewerage is disposed of
at the outfall vested in the West Kent Main Sewerage Board.
Corporation sewers have been extended to take the drainage
of recently developed housing estates.
Of domestic cesspools, 17 are known to exist, and
these are subject to regular cleansing and emptying
accordance with the resolution of the Council dated 10th
March, 1942.
During the year, one cesspool was abandoned.