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23
SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE BOROUGH
Water Supply—Cutting-off Notices
During the year notices with respect to 220 premises were received
from the Metropolitan Water Board stating that the supply had been
withdrawn.
In 52 premises the water supply was cut off for non-payment of
rates, and in 168 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
82 premises and during this period 79 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 eighty-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 8,925
„ „ premises treated with "Warfarin" 927
„ „ premises "Warfarin" laid and found not
troubled 87
„ „ premises investigated and found not troubled 163
„ „ "Warfarin" baits laid 4,463
„ „ drains tested by Public Health Inspector 314
„ „ drains found defective 237
„ „ rats estimated killed 2,357
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.
Public Swimming Baths
There are in the Borough the following public swimming baths:
Four indoor swimming baths owned by the Borough Council.
One open air swimming bath owned by the Borough Council.
One open air swimming bath owned by the London County
Council.