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A total of 1,783 sewer manholes were dealt with and
of these 1,003 were found to be rat infested. Poison baits
were used in the infested manholes.
DISINFECTION
Number of houses where disinfection was carried out 67
Number of houses disinfested of vermin 42
Number of articles disinfected by steam 97
Number of articles disinfected by formalin spray 342
Number of articles voluntarily destroyed 54
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 -
Cesspools - cleansed -
Damp proof courses inserted in walls 17
Dampness - other forms remedied 216
Drains - connected to sewer 1
Drains - cleared and cleansed 585
Drains reconstructed 50
Drains - repaired 221
Drains - new soil and ventilating pipes provided 23
Dustbins provided 105
Firegrates - repaired or renewed 115
Floors - sub-floor ventilation provided 29
Floors - repaired or renewed 109
Food cupboards ventilated 6
Rainwater eaves gutters, downpipes repaired 220
Refuse - accumulations removed 48
Roofs repaired 227
Sinks repaired or renewed 43
Sink waste pipes repaired or renewed 44
Staircases repaired 27
Walls and ceilings repaired or cleansed 218
Water supply reinstated 35
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Water supply - draw taps fixed to main supply 2
Water closets - repaired, reconstructed or improved 142
Windows and doors repaired 221
Yards paved or repaired 29
Other defects remedied or nuisances abated 118