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A total of 1,900 sewer manholes were dealt with and
of these 475 were found to be rat infested. Poison baits
were used in the infested manholes.
DISINFECTION
Number of houses where disinfection was carried out 97
Number of houses disinfested of vermin 50
Number of articles disinfected by steam -
Number of articles disinfected by formalin spray 209
Number of articles voluntarily destroyed 175
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 -
Caravans - nuisances abated
Cesspools - cleansed -
Damp proof courses inserted in walls 28
Dampness - other forms remedied 189
Drains - connected to sewer -
Drains - cleared and cleansed 442
Drains reconstructed 64
Drains - repaired 197
Drains - new soil and ventilating pipes provided 24
Dustbins provided 186
Firegrates - repaired or renewed 97
Floors - sub-floor ventilation provided29
Floors - repaired or renewed 94
Food cupboards ventilated 1
Rainwater eaves gutters, downpipes repaired 243
Refuse - accumulations removed 91
Roofs repaired 197
Sinks repaired or renewed 28
Sink waste pipes repaired or renewed 40
Staircases repaired 31
Walls and ceilings repaired or cleansed 206
Water supply reinstated 69
Water supply - draw taps fixed to main supply 4
Water closets - repaired, reconstructed or improved 78
Windows and doors repaired 194
Yards paved or repaired 51
Other defects remedied or nuisances abated 183