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Erith 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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| Premises | No. in Borough | No. of visits | No. of defects found | No. ot defects remedied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milkshops | 34 | 73 | 7 | 7 |
| Dairies | 4 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
| Bakehouses | 7 | 31 | 4 | 4 |
| Butchers' shops | 35 | 245 | 12 | 12 |
| Fish friers | 11 | 48 | 7 | 7 |
| Slaughterhouses | 1 | 580 | 1 | 1 |
| Factories | 145 | 78 | 13 | 13 |
| Outworkers | 48 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Food factories | 5 | 19 | 2 | 2 |
| Pet animal shops | 5 | 41 | 1 | 1 |
| Raj flock dealers | 3 | 26 | I | 1 |
| Cinemas | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
D(5)c Summary of Nuisances abated and
defects remedied during the year
Roofs repaired 36
Dampness remedied . 42
Dustbins provided 24
Gutters repaired 33
New W.C.s provided 2
New W.C. pans 11
Water supplies provided 10
Floors repaired 22
Plasters renewed 31
New fireplaces 5
Windows made to open 19
Drains cleared 63
Drains repaired 46
Accumulations removed 15
Miscellaneous 77
D(5)d Drainage, Closet accommodation and Cesspools
The majority of the closet accommodation, both in the
older parts of the town and recently developed areas, is on
the main drainage system, and where necessary, sewers have
been extended during the year. Of domestic cesspools, 16
are known to exist and these are regularly cleansed and emptied
in accordance with the resolution of the Council dated
10th March, 1942.
The Borough's sewerage system outfalls to appropriate
plant at Dartford and is disposed of by the West Kent Main
Sewerage Board.