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Company There has been no nuisance caused and no complaints
received by this method of disposal.
The bath and sink water where there is no cesspool, is dealt with
on the land in the gardens of the hutments and by soakaways.
Though the system adopted on this Estate has so far worked
satisfactorily, it was only a temporary measure. I recommend that
main drainage for this area be considered by the Council.
The house refuse is collected by the Council and conveyed to
the destructor site at Eastcote.
Overcrowding.
It has not been necessary to take any action.
Fitness of Houses.
The standard is good in the whole district, except as regards
the old country cottages in Eastcote and Ruislip, which are out of
repair owing to old age, the principal defects being dampness. These
cottages are being put in a satisfactory condition or closing orders
issued as other accommodation becomes available. The defects
found in the modern small class property are mostly due to neglect
and lack of proper management. Little difficulty has been experienced
in remedying unfitness, no legal proceedings were necessary.
The Sanitary Inspector always endeavours to instruct occupiers in
the proper use of sanitary fittings, and the cleansing of same, with a
view to prevent drain stoppages. He also encourages occupiers
to dispose of as much household refuse as possible.
Milk Supply.
There are 20 cowsheds and 6 dairies on the register.
The average number of cows in milk during the year was 248.
The bulk of the milk sold in the district is locally produced.
Four supplementary licences were granted during the year under
the Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923, viz.:
Certified 2
Grade "A" Tuberculur tested 1
Pastureised 1
It is my practice to personally inspect all cowsheds at frequent
intervals. The Sanitary Inspector accompanies me and I have found
that many improvements can be obtained by encouraging the owners
to endeavour to attain a high standard of milk production.
Mr. A. Barr, M.R.C.V.S., the Veterinary Surgeon appointed by
the Council, visits the cowsheds very frequently, he inspects all the
cows in milk, and makes a report once a month to the Public Health
Committee. There was only one cow dealt with under the tuberculosis
order.
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