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Crayford 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]

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River Wansunt. Weed growth cut and removed. Waterway under Crayford Road
Bridge increased by handcasting bed of river.
Marsh Dykes. Weed growth and debris removed.
Closet Accommodation. Approximate number of premises containing each type of
sanitary conveniences in the district -
W.Cs. into drainage system, approximately 11,987
W. Cs. into cesspools 20
Number of premises not connected to public water supplies
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 42
Drainage:
(i) repaired 70
(ii) unstopped, etc.151
Refuse receptacles 69
Damp proof courses inserted 7
Roofs and rain water pipes 72
Chimney stacks and pots repaired or renewed 11
Fireplaces, grates and stoves repaired or improved 11
Floors, walls and ceilings repaired or renewed 120
Rooms cleansed 21
Baths, lavatory basins and sinks 30
Water supplies 16
Doors and other woodwork 37
Yard paving provided or renewed 9
Offensive accumulations removed 8
Improper keeping of animals abated 1
Other defects 211
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