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Rodent Control in Sewers.
In accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Fisheries (Infestation Control Division), maintenance
treatments of the soil sewers in the Borough were carried
out during February and August.
A total of 1,203 sewer manholes were dealt with and of these
506 were found to be rat infested. Poison baits were used in the
infested manholes.
Rag Flock and other Filling Materials Act, 1951.
Seven premises have been registered in the Borough since the
Act became operative, all of which were inspected during the year.
Pet Animals Act, 1951.
During the year 1 licence was granted by the Council and
fifteen licences renewed after the premises had been inspected by
the Sanitary Inspector.
Disinfection.
Number of houses where disinfection was carried out 168
Number of houses disinfested of vermin 43
Number of articles disinfected by steam 68
Number of articles disinfected by formalin spray 251
Number of articles voluntarily destroyed 183
The arrangement made with the Hammersmith Metropolitan
Borough Council in 1952 whereby articles to be disinfected by
steam are dealt with at the Scotts Road Depot, W.12, was continued
during the year.
Summary of Sanitary Defects remedied as a result of
Notices Served and Letters written.
Animals—nuisances abated 7
Caravans—nuisances abated 76
Damp proof courses inserted in walls 22
Dampness—other forms remedied 216
Drains—connected to sewer 7
Drains—cleared and cleansed 637
Drains reconstructed 105
Drains—repaired 231
Drains—new soil and ventilating pipes provided 13
Dustbins provided 160
Firegrates—repaired or renewed 81
Floors—sub-floor ventilation provided 13
Floors—repaired or renewed 127
Food cupboards ventilated 1
Rainwater eaves gutters, downpipes repaired 219