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Crayford 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Approximately number of premises containing each type of sanitary convenience in the district:—
| W.C's. into drainage system, approximately | 10,450 |
| W.C's. into Cesspools | 16 |
| Number of premises not connected to public water supplies | 0 |
Refuse Collection.
A seven day collection of refuse was maintained under
the same system as previously.
| Overcrowding | 11 | Walls and Ceilings | 118 |
| Sanitary Accommodation : | Baths, Lavatory Basins and Sinks | 20 | |
| Defective | 16 | ||
| Drainage: | Water Supplies | 69 | |
| (i) Repaired | 74 | Doors and other woodwork | 7 |
| (ii) Cleansed | 197 | ||
| Refuse Receptacles | 16 | Windows and Ventilation | 26 |
| Dampness | 108 | ||
| Roofs and Rain Water Pipes | 82 | Accumulation of Refuse | 7 |
| Smoke Nuisances | 2 | Other works | 49 |
| Floors | 79 | ||
Total number of visits of all kinds paid by
Inspectors during the year 7932
Approximate number of rated premises in the
area 8800
Notices served :—
Statutory 8
Informal 229
Number of houses, etc., disinfected 49
Swimming Pool.
Period open from the 9th May, to the 13th September.
Number of bathers 33,042. This figure does not include
School Parties and Clubs.
Shop Acts.
Visits made during the year 262.
Smoke Abatement
No action taken.
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