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Pre-bait laid March, 1965 : Islington M.B.
No. of Manholes Manholes showing
Baited Not Baited Pre-bait taken No take
806 46 560 246
Direct Poison Laid
Pinsbury M.B. Islington M.B. London Borough of Islington
February 1965 March, 1965 July 1965 September 1965
No. of Manholes:
Baited Not Baited Baited Not Baited Baited Not Baited Baited Not Baited
619 52 560 301 1450 83 1428 110
Difficulty is often experienced in gaining access to manholes in busy thoroughfares
for various reasons, including moving and stationary traffic and the re-surfacing of
roads. This accounts for the high figure of unbaited manholes in certain cases.
Water Supply
The Metropolitan Water Board is the responsible Authority for the supply of water
to Islington. The supply is satisfactory both in quality and quantity.
There were 54,816 dwellings in the Borough supplied directly from water mains
serving the entire population of the Borough (256,610).
(a) Well Water
Of the 52 bore holes or wells known to exist in the Borough 45 were unused. Eight
samples were taken for bacteriological examination and eight for chemical analysis. The
results were considered satisfactory.
(b) Water Supplies - Miscellaneous
Three samples of sub-soil water were taken, two for chemical analysis and one for
bacteriological examination. The results in two cases indicated contamination.
(c) Swimming Bath Water
Eight samples were taken for bacteriological examination and all were reported as
being satisfactory.
Three samples were taken for chemical analysis and a satisfactory report was
received in each case.
Common Lodging Houses
There is one Common Lodging House for men in the Borough situated at 88 Old Street,
E.C.I, which is owned by the Salvation Army. The common bedrooms comprise large
dormitories on the five upper floors, with toilet facilities. Additional sanitary
accommodation is provided on the ground floor. The kitchen, dining room and office are
situated on the ground floor and the washing facilities, including baths, in the basement.
Separate accommodation is provided for the staff. The premises are registered for
275 men and the registration was renewed subject to improved hot water supplies being
provided for personal washing. An application by the Salvation Army for a grant towards
the cost of additional improvements was still under consideration at the end of the
year. The lodging house register is inspected periodically to ensure that it is kept
accurately and up-to-date.
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