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Erith 1958
[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 | 36 | 59 | 6 | 6 |
| Bakehouses | 9 | 25 | 3 | 3 |
| Dairies | 5 | 28 | 4 | 4 |
| Butchers' shops | 34 | 198 | 11 | 11 |
| Fish friers | 10 | 41 | 8 | 8 |
| Slaughterhouses | 2 | 519 | 6 | 6 |
| Factories | 167 | 118 | 23 | 23 |
| Outworkers | 85 | 85 | - | - |
| Food factories | 4 | 19 | 2 | 2 |
| Pet shops | 4 | 37 | 1 | 1 |
| Rag flock dealers | 2 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
D (5)c Summary of Nuisances abated and
defects remedied during the year
Drains repaired 48
New W.C. pans 4
New W.C.'s provided 3
New sinks fixed 25
Water supplies provided 9
Dustbins renewed 38
W.C. cisterns repaired 11
Sink waste pipes renewed 6
Roofs made watertight 41
Dampness remedied 45
Fjoors repaired 21
Firegrates repaired 9
Plasters renewed 34
Windows made to open 19
Eaves gutters repaired 33
Yard pavings made good 10
Walls re-pointed 5
Offensive accumulations removed 8
Miscellaneous 39
D (5)d Drainage, Closet accommodation and Cesspools
The water carriage system has been practically universal
in the Borough for many years, and sewerage is disposed of
at the outfall vested in the West Kent Main Sewerage Board.
Twenty seven cesspools are known to exist, and these are
subject to cleansing service (Resolution of the Council dated
10th March, 1942).
During the year, one cesspool was abandoned, the
dwelling it served being subject to closing under the Housing
Act.
Corporation sewers have been extended to serve the
newly developed housing estates.
The increased number of cesspools is due to factory
extensions on the Belvedere marsh area where no sewers
exist.