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9
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Water.
Complaints as to water supply, either as regards quantity or quality, were few.
In accordance with the requirements of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891,
Section 49 (l), the Metropolitan Water Board reported that the water had been cut
off in seven premises. The reasons for discontinuing the supply were: waste of
water, one; non-payment of rate, four. and empty premises, two.
During the year 146 notices in regard to defects in and necessity for cleansing of
water cisterns were served and were complied with.
Water Supply in Dwelling Houses.—Six certificates were granted under
Section 48 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, in respect of new and rebuilt
premises.
In 32 instances intimation notices were served, calling for the provision of a
supply of water to the upper storeys of tenement houses, as required by Section 78
of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1907. The supply was
provided after receipt of the intimation notice in 19 cases. In the remaining 13 it
was found necessary to issue a statutory ("Committee") notice.
Drainage.
The total number of drain inspections made during the year was 7,175
as against 6,192 in 1920.
The total number of plans deposited was 335, the number in 1920 being 356.
Plans relating to new buildings numbered 24, the number deposited in 1920
being 25.
In the case of old buildings, the number of plans received was 311, as against
331 in 1920.
On 10 occasions reports were submitted with regard to cases discovered by
the inspectors, in which drainage or sanitary work was being carried out without
permission from the Council and without deposit of plans, or not in compliance with
requirements. Proceedings in court were taken in six cases and fines and costs
imposed in each instance, amounting in all to ^24 and £\b 15s. respectively.
Combined Drainage.—Orders under seal as to combined drainage were issued
in respect of 22 premises. The number in 1920 was 5.
Closet Accommodation.
In the table at page 11, summarizing the work carried out by the district
inspectors, figures indicating the number of defects in water closets remedied and
of water closets erected are set out.
Public Sanitary Conveniences.—The usual supervision was exercised over the
public conveniences during the year, Inspector Hill, the outdoor superintendent,
visiting those provided for the males: the women inspectors, especially Miss Baker,
supervising those provided for females.
Reports and comparative statements as to receipts for use of the underground
conveniences were regularly submitted to and considered by the Public Health
Committee.