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Results.
(Minimum and maximum numbers of organisms.)
No. of organisms per c.c. capable of B. coli
growth on Agar at: presumptive
37° C. 22° C.
Deep end 0-2 0-15 Absent
Shallow end 0-1 0-2 Absent
Verminous Premises.
18 houses found to be infested with bugs were
treated by spraying with satisfactory results. 4 other
houses were treated for flea infestation.
The furniture and effects from one house infested
with bugs was treated with hydrogen cyanide prior to
removal to a Council House.
Infestation by cockroaches at a bakehouse, a fried
fish shop and a hotel were successfully treated by the
Department.
Camping Sites.
A camping site used by Rover Scouts and Woodcraft
Folk in Hall Place was not used over such a period as
to come within the operation of Section 269 of the Public
Health Act, 1936.
Schools.
There are 26 County Modern and County Primary
Schools, six non-provided schools and a Day Technical
School for Girls in the Borough. Improvements were
carried out to the sanitary conveniences at one school
during the year
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