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Drains Tested. *
The drains of 330 premises were tested, by means of the smoke
test (rockets, etc.), 101 were found to be defective (not gas-tight),
in the remainder 229 cases, with negative results.
The water test had been applied to all new work, also where
practicable to work reconstructed on old lines.
Drainage Construction and Reconstruction.
The drains of the undermentioned new and old premises had
been constructed, reconstructed (where possible), intercepted, ventilated,
furnished with the means of access for cleansing purposes, in
accordance with the London County Council's Drainage By-laws: —
Abbott Road, Nos. 112a, 114, 144, 149, 150, 151, 153, 155,
157, 159, 161, 166, 168.
Ailsa Street, Nos. 21, 23.
Bell Road, Messrs. Bell and Co., Match Factory (men's new
closets, urinals, etc.).
Brunswick Road, Nos. 226, 228, upstair closets and soil pipe
refitted; Nos. 265, 267.
Burcham Street, Nos. 52, 54, 56, 58.
Clutton Street, No. 21.
Coventry Cottages, No. 1.
Dewberry Street, No. 1 (motor car premises).
Devas Street, Nos. 86, 98, 100, 102, 104.
Devons Road, Poplar and Stepney Sick Asylum (portion of
main drain reconstructed).
Donald Street, Nos. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22.
Empson Street, Nos. 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38.
Ettrick Street, No. 29.
Glencoe Street, Nos. 26, 28.
Gurley Street, No. 18, woodchopper's yard (upstair closet, etc.).
Lanrick Road, Commercial Wharf.
Monsss Street, Nos. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11.
Nairn Street, Nos. 38, 40.
Portree Street, Nos. 1, 3, 5, 11, 13, 15.
* Respecting list of premises stated not to have been inspected during the eleven years
ended 1903, in accordance with the instructions of the Medical Officer of Health inspections
have been made, with the result that in several instances drainage defects, etc. have been
discovered and combined systems have been newly and partially reconstructed. The outstanding
portion is duly receiving attention.
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