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Crayford 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]

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Closet Accommodation.
Approximate number of premises containing each type
of sanitary convenience in the district:—
W.C's. into drainage system, approximately 11,130
W.C's. into Cesspools 22
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.
Nuisances and defects remedied during the year.
Sanitary Accommodation
Defective 40
Drainage :
(i) examined, exposed,
etc 139
(ii) repaired 31
(iii) unstopped, etc. 115
Refuse Receptacles 20
Dampness 112
Roofs and Rain Water
Pipes 223
Fireplaces, grates and
stoves repaired or
improved 22
Floors, walls and ceilings
repaired or renewed
269
Baths, lavatory basins
and sinks 12
Water Supplies 27
Doors and other woodwork
79
Windows, lighting and
ventilation 137
Offensive Accumulations
removed 6
Connections to sewers 1
Improper keeping of
animals abated 2
Other defects 37
Total number of visits of all kinds paid by
Inspectors during the year 7751
Approximate number of rated premises in the
area 9428
Notices served :—
Statutory
Informal 125
Number of houses, etc., disinfected 22
Swimming Pool.
Period open from the 14th May. to the 18th September.
Number of bathers 44,316. This figure does not include
School Parties and Clubs.
Shops Acts.
A total of 347 visits were made during the year. It was
found necessary to call upon the owner of one block of shops
to provide additional sanitary accommodation and in two
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