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Southwark 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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The by-laws made provision for inspections, sleeping accommodation,
cleansing and ventilation, and sanitary arrangements,
and after approval by the Minister of Housing and Local
Government came into effect on 1st October, 1952.
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, three complaints were received regarding
the taste of water. The Metropolitan Water Board was informed
and samples analysed. In two cases the cause was a
dirty storage tank, and discolouration due to disturbance of the
mains; the third sample was satisfactory.
| Barrett House, Browning Estate | 20 flats. |
| Jesson House, Orb Street | 45 ,, |
| Penrose House, Penrose Street | 138 ,, |
| Cooks Road, 101a-F and 103 a-F | 12 ,, |
| Selbourne House, Great Dover Street | 47 ,, |
| Shere House, Great Dover Street | 47 ,, |
| Standard Flats, East Street, 184a-F and 218a-F .. | 12 ,, |
| Standard Flats, Chatteris Road, 30-32-34-36-38-40 | 6 ,, |
| Standard Flats, Pelier Street, 2a-F and 4a-F | 12 ,, |
| Hallino House, Long Lane, 1-12 | 12 ,, |
| Sumner Buildings, Sumner Street, 11-30 cons. | 20 „ |
| Hillingdon Street, 1-11 (odd) | 6 ,, |
| Hillingdon Street, 70a-F and 72a-F | 12 ,, |
| Penrose House, 139 to 150 | 12 „ |
| Brenley House, Long Lane, 1-40 | 40 ,, |
| Bittern House, Great Dover Street | 1 ,, |
| Sharsted Street Flats | 12 ,, |
| 454 |
Public Health (London) Act, 1936 - Section 98
During the year 42 notifications of the withdrawal of water
supply were received from the Metropolitan Water Board.