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SECTION B
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE BOROUGH
Water Supply
Water for domestic purposes in the Borough is obtained in all cases from
the Metropolitan Water Board.
Bacteriological and chemical examination of the water is carried out at
frequent intervals by the Metropolitan Water Board,
Notices were sent to the Board in 36 cases where wastage of water due to
defective pipes or fittings was observed.
During the year 53 new premises were certified as having a proper and
sufficient water supply in accordance with Section 95 of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1936.
In addition to the supply from the Metropolitan Water Board, there are
four wells in use in the Borough. These are as follows:-
Attached to Council's Public Baths 1 (not used for domestic purposes)
Attached to a hospital 1 (used for all purposes)
Supplementary supply for
industrial purposes 2 (used for refrigeration purposes only)
These wells are sampled at regular intervals.
Sanitary Inspection of the Borough
Following the 2,037 complaints of insanitary conditions, defects were
found requiring the service of Intimation Notices in 1,115 cases. Of these,Statutory
Notices were required in 373 instances and legal proceedings were instituted in 22
cases. In addition, 7 notices in accordance with the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1955, two under Section 26 and five under Section 27, were
served. In two cases the necessary work was carried out by the Council and the
expenses incurred recovered from the owners of the properties.
In connection with the supervision of drainage works a total of 2,396
inspections were made during the year. 35 notices in accordance with Section 25
of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955, were served and in eight
instances the necessary work was carried out by the Council and the expenses incurred
recovered from the owners of the properties.