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24 REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH FOR 1955
Water Supply—Cutting-off Notices
During the year notices with respect to 157 premises were
received from the Metropolitan Water Board stating that the supply
had been withdrawn.
In 16 premises the water supply was cut off for non-payment of
rates, and in 141 premises because of defects in the service.
Dustbin Accommodation—Section 105, Public Health (London) Act,
1936, and Section 12, London County Council (General Powers)
Act, 1954
Action was taken under the above-mentioned Acts in respect of
117 premises and during this period 119 dustbins were provided.
Dustbins were also provided at 10 premises without the necessity
of action under the Acts.
Rodent Control
One thousand, nine hundred and seven rat and mice complaints
were received during the year. Following is a summary of the work
of the rodent operatives:
Number of operatives' visits to premises .. .. .. 9,461
„ „ premises treated with "Warfarin" .. .. 1,052
„ „ premises "Warfarin" laid and found not
troubled 127
„ „ premises investigated and found not troubled 279
„ „ "Warfarin" baits laid 7,654
„ „ drains tested by Sanitary Inspector 284
„ „ drains found defective 135
„ „ rats estimated killed 6,331
At the close of the year, there were five rodent operatives and one
clerk engaged on rodent control duties under the supervision of a
Sanitary Inspector.