London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Barking 1914

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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defects and abate nuisances. Generally, the defects discovered
were dirty and dilapidated walls and ceilings, defective roofs
and spouting, insufficient supply of drinking water, and defective
fittings to closets.
The following statement shows the action taken under the
Act during the year:—
Representation to the Council of houses unfit
for habitation 11
Houses demolished 4
New water closets built and old ones rebuilt 3
Separate water supply provided inside houses
with sinks, waste pipes, etc. 6
House Drainage.
The number of drains tested with smoke and chemical was
71, and 55 were found defective. Notices were served to remedy
same.
The main drain at the rear of premises was found in 69
cases to be choked; and on reporting to the Surveyor's Department,
they were immediately cleared by the Council's workmen.

Common Lodging-houses.

The following are the registered Houses in the district:—

Situation of Premises.No. of Rooms.No. of Lodgers.
8 to 12, Fisher Street1344
29 „734
18 „212
15-17, Heath Street836
30126