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forecourt have been thoroughly drained. Twelve water-closets
have been erected; a pan, trap and water supply have been furnished
throughout in 47 cases; pan and traps only furnished in 78
cases; pans only in, 15 cases, and other fittings provided or improved
in 168 cases, whilst the water supply has been renewed in 117
instances. The water supply for lavatory purposes has been disconnected
from the drinking water system in 1 instance. Publichouse
urinals have been cleansed and repaired in 37 instances, 10
urinals were altered, and 14 repaired or water laid on.
Refuse Removal. New ash receptacles have been provided
in 217 cases.
Water Supply. During the year no water supply certificates
have been granted under Section 48 of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1891. Defective water fittings have been remedied in 131
case; 19 water supplies have been reinstated where the supply
had been cut off: water fittings have been amended in 172 cases;
2 water supplier have been altered so as to draw direct from the
main; water supply provided in 8 instances and 1 cover to cistern
adapted.
Smoke Nuisances. Twenty-five observations have been taken
for smoke nuisancer during the year, but on no occasion was it found
necessary to issue Statutory Notices for the abatement of any
nuisance which was found.
Food and Drugs Act. Four hundred and eight samples have
been purchased under the provisions of the Sale of Food and
Drugs Act and submitted to the Public Analyst for analysis,
of which 360 were certified to be genuine and 48 adulterated,
the adulterations thus being equivalent to 11.7 per cent.
of the samples taken.
Of the total number of samples purchased, 190 were milk,
of which 38 were certified to be adulterated; the remaining- adulterated
samples were 1 of margarine, 3 mustard, 5 vinegar and 1
dripping. In addition, 9 samples were taken on behalf of the Food
Control Committee.
Proceedings were taken in 23 cases, resulting in lines and costs
being imposed in 15 cases; in 2 cases conviction (no penalty) and
costs; in 4 cases warranty was proved; in 1 case the summons was
dismissed; in 1 case the proceedings are not yet finished.
A warning letter was sent in 16 cases.