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SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE BOROUGH
Water Supply—Cutting-off Notices
During the year notices with respect to 1,104 premises were
received from the Metropolitan Water Board stating that the supply
had been withdrawn.
In 23 premises the water supply was cut off for non-payment of
rates, and in 1,081 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
89 premises and during this period 77 dustbins were provided.
Dustbins were also provided at 10 premises without the necessity
of action under the Acts.
Rodent Control
One thousand, eight hundred and five 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 7,769
„ „ premises treated with "Warfarin" 820
„ „ premises "Warfarin" laid and found not
troubled 94
„ „ premises investigated and found not troubled 185
„ „ "Warfarin" baits laid 4,417
„ „ drains tested by Public Health Inspector .. 299
„ „ drains found defective 178
„ „ rats estimated killed 3,042
At the close of the year, there were five rodent operatives and one
clerk engaged on rodent control duties under the supervision of a
Public Health Inspector.