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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
Ilford 1919
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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INSPECTION OF THE DISTRICT AND THE ABATEMENT
OF NUISANCES.
Summary of visits as recorded during the year 1919:—
Houses and premises inspected 3055
Houses and premises re4nspected (works in
progress) 3081
Visits during disinfection 531
Houses in which nuisaincas were detected 631
Do. do. abated 505
Notices served 986
Do. complied with 516
The following is a list of notices served and complied with:— Notices Served, &c.1919.
| Notices. | Served 1919. | Complied with, 1919. |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 63 | 13 |
| Pave Yard (Ilford Improvement Act) | 11 | — |
| Informal | 370 | 289 |
| Provide Dustbin (Tlford Improvement Act) | 104 | 40 |
| Cleinse Water Storage Cistern (Bye-laws) | 127 | 105 |
| Cover ditto ... | 8 | — |
| Provide Water to Dwelling House | 21 | 20 |
| Cleanse Dwelling House (Infectious Diseases (Prevention) Act, 1890) | 30 | 30 |
| Housing and Town Planning Act, 1909 | 252 | 19 |
| Totals | 986 | 516 |
Complaints.
During the vear 285 complaints have been received and investigated.
The following is a summary:—
Accumulation of manure and refuse 6
Animals improperly kept 9
Bad smells from drains 19
Bad smells in houses 4
Blocked drains and w.c.'s 23
Cesspools full and overflowing 2
Defective drains and w.c.'s 6
Defective dustbins 27
Dirty and verminous houses 25
Dirty condition of reanvay 2
Defective roofs, gutters and down pipes 25
Defective water fittings 28
Defective w.c. fittings 42