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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Merton and Morden 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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| No. | Grade | Methylene Blue Test | Coliform B. | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 1 | Satisfactory | Present | |
| 51 | 3 | Unsatisfactory | ||
| 52 | 2 | Satisfactory | Absent | |
| 53 | 2 | " | Present | |
| 54 | 2 | " | ||
| 55 | 2 | " | " | |
| 56 | 1 | Absent | ||
| 57 | 1 | " | " | |
| 58 | 1 | Present | ||
| 59 | 1 | Absent | ||
| 60 | 1 | |||
| 61 | 1 | |||
| 62 | 1 | Present | ||
| 63 | 1 | Absent | ||
| 64 | 2 | Present |
Although considerable work undoubtedly remains to be done in this field of food control there was a definite improvement in the bacteriological standard during the year as can be seen by comparing the present figures with those of 1949.
| Grade | 1949 | 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 (37%) | 28 (44%) |
| 2 | 9 (18%) | 17 (27%) |
| 3 | 17 (35%) | 16 (25%) |
| 4 | 5 (10%) | 3 ( 4%) |
| 49 | 64 |
Factories and Workplaces. The number of inspections made
to premises registered under the Factories Act, 1937 was 174.
Defects relating to sanitary conveniences, ventilation and other
sanitary matters were dealt with at 17 premises. The table on
page 44 gives details of action taken during the year.
Water Courses. Twenty-three inspections were made of the
water courses in the district, particularly of the River Wandle, and
Beverley and Pyl Brooks for the purpose of detecting pollutions.
Three instances of pollution were discovered during the year and
appropriate action was taken.
Mosquitoes. A number of complaints were received from
residents and spraying of water courses, ditches and stagnant
ponds was carried out particularly in the vicinity of the Council's
recreation grounds and open spaces during the breeding season.
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