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26 REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH FOR 1957
Water Supply—Cutting-off Notices
During the year notices with respect to 199 premises were received
from the Metropolitan Water Board stating that the supply had been
withdrawn.
In 18 premises the water supply was cut off for non-payment of
rates, and in 181 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
75 premises and during this period 63 dustbins were provided.
Dustbins were also provided at 35 premises without the necessity
of action under the Acts.
Rodent Control
One thousand, eight hundred and fifty 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 9,544
„ „ premises treated with "Warfarin" 892
„ „ premises "Warfarin" laid and found not
troubled 83
„ „ premises investigated and found not troubled 201
„ „ "Warfarin" baits laid 4,446
„ „ drains tested by Public Health Inspector 274
„ „ drains found defective 218
„ „ rats estimated killed 3,082
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.
Swimming Baths and Bathing Pools
There are four public swimming bath establishments and one
open air swimming pool belonging to the Council, one open air
swimming pool privately owned, and a number of private bathing
pools in the Borough. The Queensmere pond on Wimbledon
Common has also for many years past been a recognized bathing
pond.