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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
Chelsea 1956
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1956
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HOUSING ACT, 1936 - PART IV - OVERCROWDING
| New cases investigated and recorded | 7 |
| Number of families involved | 7 |
| Number of persons involved | 50 |
| Cases relieved by | |
| (a) Rehousing Authorities | 3 |
| (b) Informal or formal procedure | 10 |
Such action resulted in 67 persons being adequately housed
At the end of the year, 44 families (involving 269 persons) were
living in overcrowded conditions and every endeavour is being made to
bring about an abatement of such conditions.
WATER SUPPLY
The provision of water for both commercial and domestic users is
made by the Metropolitan Water Board. During the year,, one complaint
regarding the unsatisfactory condition of the water supply was received.
Samples of the water were taken from the tap and from a hydrant on the
main. The results of these samples showed that the water was of
satisfactory hygienic quality and fit for human consumption.
Twenty-six samples of water were taken at the Council's Public
Baths, and in every instance a satisfactory report was received.
As a result of investigation by the Council's Public Health Inspectors, the following provisions were made:-
| Supplies to tenements | 57 |
| Taps on main for drinking purposes | 56 |
| Cisterns cleansed, covered or repaired | 3 |