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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 (1), the Metropolitan Water Board reported that the water had been
cut off in ten premises. The reasons for discontinuing the supply were : Waste
of water, three; non-payment of rate, seven.
During the year 154 notices in regard to defects in and necessity for cleansing
and repairing of water cisterns were served and were complied with.
Water Supply in Dwelling Houses.—Thirteen certificates were granted under
Section 48 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, in respect of new and rebuilt
premises. The number in 1923 was five, the increase indicating a definite increase
in building activity within the Borough.
In 27 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 21 cases. In six cases the supply
was provided after the issue of a statutory notice.
Drainage.
The total number of drain inspections made during the year was 6,350, as
against 6,369 in 1923.
The total number of plans deposited was 536, the number in 1923 being 553.
Plans relating to new buildings numbered 86, the number deposited in 1923
being 49.
In the case of old buildings, the number of plans received was 450, as against
504 in 1923.
On three 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 one case, the fine and
costs imposed amounting to £3 Is.
Combined Drainage.—Orders as to combined drainage were issued by the
Council in respect of 37 premises. The number in 1923 was 19.
Closet Accommodation.
In the table on page 12, summarising 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 public
conveniences were regularly submitted to and considered by the Public Health
Committee.