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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE BOROUGH.
Closet Accommodation.—There are as far as is known no
privies in the Borough, all houses Being provided with proper
water-closets on the water carriage system.
Scavenging.—The arrangements for the removal and disposal
of house refuse include the use of both motor and horsedrawn
vehicles. The motor vehicles have been installed, and
are provided with proper covers. The horse-drawn vehicles
are only covered when the van has been loaded.
The practice of "totting" has been abolished. A step,
which I consider, in the right direction.
Throughout the Borough, there are quite a number of
ashpits. This means of depositing house refuse is not only
out of date, but in the majority of cases leads to nuisances
arising. In all cases which come before the Public Health
Department, the owners are advised to close the same, and
provide proper metal receptacles in accordance with the L.C.C.
Bye-laws.
Cesspools.—During the year one cesspool has been found.
This has been filled up, and the drain connected to the sewer.
I have no doubt that a few cesspools still exist, and they will
be revealed in course of time, when they will be dealt with in
a similar manner.
General Sanitary Administration.—The general sanitary
condition of the Borough has been improved to some extent.
Whilst a large number of notices has been served during
the year it is still very obvious that the overcrowded conditions
have not been relieved to any great extent. These
conditions are found in the course of inspection, but it is
difficult to take action owing to the shortage of accommodation.
The Housing schemes of the London County Council
and Borough Council are nearing completion, but I am
afraid the overcrowded conditions of the Borough still exist.
Notices.—The following table shows the number of visits
paid by the Inspectors and the Preliminary Notices served
and complied with during the year:—