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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Southwark 1950

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: Figures for year ended 31st December, 1950:—

Figures for year ended 31st December, 1950:—

DomesticBusiness
Visits by Sanitary Inspectors53713
Visits by Rodent Officer25653
Visits by Rodent Investigators3,8821,783
Visits by Rodent Operatives4,0892,220
Drains tested452171
Drains defective9119
Drains repaired565
Drains opened for examination396
Premises infested2,370468
Premises cleared654462
Prebaits laid3,73723,745
Poison baits6,6987,373
Bodies recovered260430

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Two maintenance treatments were carried out in June and
November at approximately 800 manholes.
WATER SUPPLY
The domestic water supply of the Borough is supplied by
the Metropolitan Water Board, and has been satisfactory in
quality and quantity.
During the year, two complaints were received regarding
the taste of water. The Metropolitan Water Board was informed
and samples analysed, but in each instance they were
found to be satisfactory.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936 - Section 95

Table: Certificates have been issued in respect of the provision of a proper and sufficient supply of water at 265 new dwellings as follows:—

Certificates have been issued in respect of the provision of a proper and sufficient supply of water at 265 new dwellings as follows:—

Pattison House50 flats
Thompson House24 ,,
Bramwell House52 ,,
Dent House20 „
Manchester Buildings25 ,,
Penrose House24 „
Knight House25 ,,
Betsham House25 ,,
Staunton House20 ,,

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Public Health (London) Act, 1936 - Section 98
During the year 60 notifications of the withdrawal of water
supply were received from the Metropolitan Water Board.
FACTORIES
Two hundred and ninety-nine inspections of Factories were
made during the year, and 49 notices were served. There are
now 761 factories of all types on the register, comprising 193
factories without mechanical power, and 568 factories with
mechanical power.