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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
Water.
I am indebted to B. W. Bryan, Esq., Engineer of
the South Essex Waterworks Company, for the following:—
" There were no extensions of mains in the Borough
of Dagenham for the year 1941.
" Between 2,500 and 3,000 chemical, bacteriological
and biological analyses were made of the various waters
supplied during the year 1941 and all were reported on
as pure and wholesome and suitable for the purpose of a
public supply."
Sanitary Inspection of the District.
Report of the Sanitary Inspectors.
(a) Nature and number of visits: —
Houses 851
Nuisances under Public Health Acts 2,708
Bakehouses 81
Slaughterhouses 10
Milkshops, dairies and vehicles 93
Foodshops and stalls 1,324
Cafes 257
Infectious disease enquiries 1,404
Food poisoning enquiries 4