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Recording of Atmospheric Pollution
As part of the national survey of atmospheric pollution, three sites were maintained
in the Borough where the daily measurement of smoke and sulphur dioxide present in the
atmosphere was determined, using standard apparatus:-
Site 1 - The Treatment Centre, Seven Sisters Road, N.7.
Site 2 - The Health Department, Upper Street, N.1.
Site 3 - The Health Centre, Pine Street, E.C.I.

Other Factory Nuisances
During the year several complaints of a varying nature were received from inhabitants
concerning industrial processes alleged to be causing nuisance. Of these, a number related
to noise from machinery, the loading of vans and parking of lorries and involved some visits
by the Public Health Inspector during late evenings. Such action as was possible under the
Noise Abatement Act was taken. Fumes from various chemical processes were the subject of a
number of complaints to the Department and, where necessary, appropriate action was taken
under the Public Health Acts to abate the nuisances. The third type of complaint related
to dust nuisances, including sawdust. Here again, abatement action was taken where this
was justified.
The Borough Architect was notified of several cases where it -was considered that
planning legislation was contravened.
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