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Cesspools are emptied once a month by the Council free
of charge, or more frequently as required, when a fee is charged
to cover the cost of labour.
E(5). Closet Accommodation.
Approximately 9,325 water closets are connected with the
main drainage system and 61 with cesspools. 57 W.C.'s previously
connected with cesspools now discharge into the sewer.
With the exception of the encampment on Belvedere Marshes
it may be said that the district is almost entirely on the water
carriage system.
E(6). Swimming Baths.
An open air swimming bath is provided by the Council.
The water is mechanically filtered and regularly sampled.
During 1936, 2 samples were taken for examination and proved
satisfactory.
E(7). Hop Pickers.
There are no hop fields within the district.
E(8). Schools.
All schools in the district are visited at least twice during
the year by a member of my Staff and any defects found are
reported to the Education Committee. Further details with
regard to the schools are given in my report as School Medical
Officer.
E(9). Rag Flock Act.
There are no premises in the district in which rag flock is
manufactured, used or sold.
E(10). Smoke Abatement.
There are no bye-laws in force in this district for dealing
with smoke nuisances. During the year 9 investigations were
made by the Inspectors.
E(ll). Health Education.
Rat Week was observed in Erith during the week commencing
November 2nd. Large posters were displayed on the
Council's advertising boards, affixed to various Council vehicles,
and announcements were made in the local Press inviting the
public to co-operate with the Local Authority in destroying
rats and mice. In addition to the help and advice always
available from this Department in the destruction of these
vermin, free issues of vermicide were available at this time.
E(12). Cleansing of Verminous Persons.
No cleansing station is provided by this Authority. Cases
requiring treatment can obtain it by arrangement with the
Dartford Hospital.