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Public Lavatory Accommodation.
Six public conveniences for both sexes are provided by the
Council in various parts of the Borough, two being underground.
In addition to the usual lavatory accommodation (at least one free
Water-closet being provided for each sex) facilities for washing are
also provided. In addition, two public urinals are maintained.
Sanitary Conveniences attached to Licensed Premises.
By arrangement with the owners, urinals attached to seven licensed
premises have been made available to the general public.
Drainage Work.
The by-laws made by the London County Council under the
Metropolis Management Acts with regard to drainage, and also those
under the Public Health (London) Act relating to water-closets, etc.,
are enforced by the Council.
During the year new drains were constructed to 119 new buildings,
and the drains of 40 old buildings were partially or entirely reconstructed,
under the supervision of the Officers of the Department.
During 1947, 3 claims made by the owners that the Council were
liable for the reconstruction of the common portion of the drainage
systems of their premises were dealt with.
In 2 cases liability, wholly or in part, was admitted by the
Council. The total expenditure incurred in these 2 cases amounted to £159.
In the other case liability was not admitted.
Seventy-four plans of proposed drainage work were deposited
during 1947, as compared with 78 in 1946.
During the year 1947, drains were tested by smoke on 142
occasions. The water test was applied on 842 occasions, this being
Mainly applied to drains in course of construction or reconstruction.
Water Supply.
During 1947 certificates of water supply in respect of 119 houses
or tenements were issued in accordance with Section 95 (2) of the
public Health (London) Act, 1936.
Underground Water Supplies.
In accordance with the request of the Ministry of Health contained
in their Circular letter 91222/1/46/C, dated 13th August, 1947,
a survey of all deep wells known to exist in the Borough has been
made, and the report which was submitted to and approved by Council
on 28th January, 1948, is set out in the Appendix (see pages 48/55).