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Erith 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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| Premises | No. in District | No. of visits | No. of defects found | No. of defects remedied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milkshops | 35 | 57 | 5 | 5 |
| Bakehouses | 9 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
| Dairies | 5 | 21 | 3 | 3 |
| Butchers' shops | 33 | 187 | 10 | 10 |
| Fish friers | 11 | 39 | 6 | 6 |
| Slaughterhouses | 2 | 515 | 5 | 5 |
| Factories | 150 | 87 | 17 | 17 |
| Outworkers | 71 | 71 | - | - |
| Food factories | 4 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| Pet shops | 4 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| Rag flock dealers | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
D (5)c Summary of Nuisances abated and
defects remedied during the year
Roofs repaired 34
Dampness remedied 41
Eaves repaired 34
Floors repaired 17
Plasters renewed 31
Windows made to open 21
Cisterns repaired 16
Yard pavings renewed 6
Water supply provided 7
Drains repaired 28
New sinks 29
Sink wastes repaired 21
W.C. pans renewed 15
New W.C's provided 3
Dustbins provided 31
Stoves repaired 5
Accumulations removed
Miscellaneous 23
Houses demolished by informal action 12
D (5)d Drainage, Closet accommodation and Cesspools
The water carriage system has predominated in the
Borough for many years, and sewerage is disposed of at the
outfall vested in the West Kent Main Sewerage Board. Of
cesspools, 17 are known to exist, and these are subject to
cleasing service by resolution of the Council dated 10th
March, 1942.
During the year, one cesspool has been abandoned, and
the drains connected to Corporation sewers.
Corporation sewers have been extended to serve the
newly developed housing estates.