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In addition to these 49 bodies, the bodies of two still-born children
was also brought to the Mortuary.
Disinfecting Station.
During the year l,583 houses or parts of houses, together with
their contents were disinfected, while in addition all infected articles of
clothing, &c., were suitably dealt with.
Certificates as to Water Supply.
Under the terms of Section 48 of the Public Health (London) Act,
1891, it is provided that a newly erected or rebuilt house shall not be
occupied as a dwelling house until it is certified as possessing a proper
and sufficient supply of water.
During the year applications were received in respect of eight new
houses and certificates were granted in all eases.
Water Supply to Tenement Houses.
In many tenement houses it is found that the only water supply
for the whole house is that drawn from the tap in the basement, and
whenever such a condition is discovered proper and sufficient supply is
required to be provided upstairs. The authority for demanding this
very necessary provision is contained in Section 78 of the London County
Council (General Powers) Act 1907, and since the passing of this
measure many tenement houses have been dealt with under the e powers.
During 1921,132 tenements in 82 houses were provided with proper
and sufficient water supply.