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Barking 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Water Supply
The whole of the water supply for domestic purposes continues to
be drawn from the main water supply of the South Essex Waterworks
Company.
Samples were submitted monthly for bacteriological examination
and twice during the year for chemical examination. The whole of the
samples were reported to be pure and wholesome.
In addition sixteen samples of water from factory wells were
found to be satisfactory.
Section F— PEST INFESTATION CONTROL
The systematic treatment of sewers in accordance with the
recommendations of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
(Infestation Control Division) was carried out twice during the year.
The results of the treatments are set out below:—
May November
Number of manholes baited 406 395
Number showing pre-bait take 133 159
Number showing complete pre-bait take 46 106
TABLE 10
Surface Infestation
The following information taken from the Annual Report furnished
to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for the year 1953, shows
the degree of infestation dealt with by the department, the charge for
this service is now 5s. 6d. per hour for business premises. Private
dwellings are serviced free of charge.

1. PREVALENCE OF RATS AND MICE

Type of Property(1) Properties in AreaNo. of properties in Area in which infestation was foundAnalysis of Col-4. Number infested by
(2) Notified by Occupier(3) Otherwise discovered(4) TotalRATSMICE Only
MajorMinor
Local Authority's property2713-13-76
Dwelling houses21,07513619155-8372
Business premises1,8014860128-9533
Totals22,90319779296-185111

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