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Premises disinfected (infectious disease) 134
Premises disinfected (requests) 120
Premises disinfected (verminous condition) 440
Premises disinfected (removals) 3
Total number of articles disinfected 22,064
Books disinfected 98
Number of articles destroyed at owner's request 240
In addition there was a small amount of disinfestation undertaken on
behalf of the Admiralty in respect of stores of bedding at the Royal
Victoria Yard, Grove Street, Deptford.
Bathing Centre
Number of school children who received baths
(other than for scabies) 983
Number of school children who received baths
for the treatment of scabies 10
Adults who received baths (other than for scabies) 444
Scabies baths for adults 29
Water Supply
The water supply for domestic purposes for the whole of the Borough
is obtained from the mains of the Metropolitan Water Board.
Routine bacteriological examination is not normally carried out by the
Council but the Water Board have supplied information on the bacteriological
purity when requested.
The water supply has been fully satisfactory throughout the year.
Certificates in accordance with Section 95 of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1936, that dwelling houses had a proper and efficient water supply
were issued in respect of 113 new premises.
THE FACTORIES ACT, 1937
The following is an epitomised statement of the administration of the
Act. The inspections, visits, etc., are carried out by the District Sanitary
Inspectors.