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SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE BOROUGH
Water Supply — Cutting-off Notices
During the year notices with respect to 238 premises were received
from the Metropolitan Water Board stating that the supply had been
withdrawn.
In 38 premises the water supply was cut off for non-payment of
rates, and in 200 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
98 premises and during this period 100 dustbins were provided.
Dustbins were also provided at seven premises without the
necessity of action under the Acts.
Rodent Control
One thousand, seven hundred and twenty-eight 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 8,564
„ „ premises treated with "Warfarin" 823
„ „ premises "Warfarin" laid and found not
troubled 72
„ „ premises investigated and found not troubled 187
„ „ "Warfarin" baits laid 4,197
„ „ drains tested by Public Health Inspector 304
„ „ drains found defective 226
„ „ rats estimated killed 2,135
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.