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Southwark 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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RAG FLOCK & OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
During the year five samples were taken and submitted
to the prescribed Analyst, Mr. John Hudson, M.A., F.C.S.,
Chiltern Research Laboratories, Ltd., High Wycombe. All
these samples complied with the requirements of the Regulations.
Nine premises are registered for the use of filling materials,
and one licensed for manufacture or storage of Rag Flock.
WELL WATER
There are three private wells in the Borough from which
water is used for industrial purposes. The supply in each case
is satisfactory.
SUMMARY OF SANITARY WORKS COMPLETED DURING THE YEAR
| House drain addition or reconstruction | 28 |
| Drains repaired | 187 |
| Drains unstopped | 212 |
| W.C. pan and seats repaired or renewed | 318 |
| Flushing apparatus repaired or renewed | 191 |
| Soilpipes repaired or renewed | 56 |
| Soilpipes provided | 31 |
| Vent pipes provided | 28 |
| Taps fixed on rising main | 46 |
| Sinks provided | 233 |
| Waste pipes provided | 233 |
| Waste pipes repaired | 107 |
| Yards paved, repaired or drained | 55 |
| Dustbins provided | 121 |
| Accumulation of filth, eto., removed | 83 |
| Roofs and gutters repaired | 860 |
| Rain water pipes repaired or renewed | 215 |
| Dwellings provided with water | 202 |
| Dampness remedied | 798 |
| Window frames, sashes and glazing repaired | 333 |
| Cills and reveals repaired | 257 |
| Sashcords renewed | 454 |
| Fireplaces and flues repaired | 494 |
| Floors repaired or renewed | 321 |
| Brickwork and pointing repaired | 161 |
| Staircases repaired | 108 |
| Rooms cleansed and redecorated | 1,385 |
| Walls and ceilings repaired | 1,706 |
| Other sanitary works executed | 381 |
| Baths provided | 202 |
| Total | 9,806 |
Separate statistics under certain of the headings in the
foregoing section are given in the Housing and Food
Sections.