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for blocks of up to five storeys. For higher blocks, the system is still
somewhat in the experimental stage, and ventilation to the water-closet
connections are advised.
These systems are in the process of installation in blocks of flats
°n the Anerley Street site.
Combined Drainage.
Claims were made by the owners of two houses, the drainage system
of which had been found to be defective following an infestation of
rats, that the combined portion of the system was a "sewer" repairable
by the Council. The claim was admitted, and the work to the common
Portion of the drain was carried out by the Council.
Smoke Nuisances.
During the year 17 complaints were made alleging nuisances from
smoke, dust, grit, etc., emitted from premises occupied by various
industrial and public utility undertakings in the Borough. All such
complaints were carefully investigated.
The total number of observations made was 207. Five notices
were served (three intimation and two statutory) and were complied with.
Effluvium Nuisances.
A small number of complaints alleging nuisance from effluvia
emitted from various industrial and business premises were received.
They were all of a minor nature and were successfully dealt with by
informal action.
Offensive Trades.
There are two premises in the Borough at which scheduled offensive
trades are carried on. These businesses have been established
for many years and are satisfactorily conducted.
Water Supply.
During the year certificates under Section 95 (2) of the Public
Heath (London) Act, 1936, were issued in respect of 358 new or
re-erected dwelling houses or tenements.
Thirty-nine notices of waste of water from defective fittings, etc.,
observed during routine inspections of various premises, were sent to
the Metropolitan Water Board.
The deep wells at the Latchmere Road Public Baths, which originally
supplied the Baths establishment and the houses of the Council's
Latchmere Estate, have been out of operation due to the necessity for
an overhaul of the pumps and the replacement of the storage tank.
The necessary work is in hand, and in the meantime the Metropolitan
Water Board is maintaining a supply.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
Premises occupied by rag and bone dealers in the Borough are
subjected to regular inspection. During the year 127 inspections were
made. various small irregularities found to exist were brought to
the notice of the occupiers of the premises and were remedied without
recourse to formal action.
Fouling of Footpaths by Dogs.
One offence against the Council's By-law relating to this matter was
reported by a Police Officer, and was dealt with by a cautionary letter.