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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 W ater 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 42 cases where wastage of water due to
defective pipes or fittings was observed.
During the year 37 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.
Sewerage and Sewage Disposal
Arrangements for sewerage and sewage disposal in the Borough are adequate.
Sanitary Inspection of the Borough
Following the 2 ,008 complaints of insanitary conditions, defects were
found requiring the service of Intimation Notices in 934 cases, in accordance with the
Public Health (London) Act, 1936. Of these , Statutory Notices were required in
315 instances and legal proceedings were instituted in 22 cases. In addition, 4 notices
in accordance with the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955 , one under
Section 26 and three under Section 27 , were served. In one case the necessary work was
carried out by the Council and the expenses incurred recovered from the owner of the property.
In connection with the supervision of drainage works a total of 2 ,287 inspections
were made during the year. Thirty three notices in accordance with Section 25 of the
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955 , were served and in nine instances the
necessary work was carried out by the Council and the expenses incurred recovered from
the owners of the properties.