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Barking 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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SECTION C.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
(1) RAINFALL.
The rainfall for the year ended 31st December,
1945, was 17.99 inches, as compared with 19.66 for
the previous year.
Rain fell on 138 days in the year 1945.
(2) WATER SUPPLY.
There was no extension of mains during the year
1945.
Samples are drawn from the domestic supplies and
submitted quarterly for chemical and monthly for
bacteriological examination. All samples were
reported pure and wholesome and suitable for drinking
and domestic purposes.
(3) DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE.
Drainage arrangements continue as heretofore.
(4) RIVERS AND STREAMS.
The position remains as in previous years.
(5) CLOSET ACCOMMODATION.
At the end of the year, there remained a total of 10
premises unconnected with the sewer, 7 of which were
factory premises. The remainder were sports pavilions
situated upon the marshes.