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Erith 1962
[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. of defects remedied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milkshops | 37 | 62 | 4 | 4 |
| Dairies | 4 | 23 | 2 | 2 |
| Bakehouses | 7 | 30 | 4 | 4 |
| Butchers' shops | 36 | 272 | 13 | 13 |
| Fish friers | 11 | 5l | 6 | 6 |
| Slaughterhouses | 1 | 582 | 1 | 1 |
| Factories | 149 | 82 | 16 | 16 |
| Outworkers | 49 | 49 | — | — |
| Food factories | 5 | 19 | 2 | 2 |
| Pet shops | 5 | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Rag flock dealers | 2 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| Cinemas | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
D (5)c Summary of Nuisances abated and
defects remedied during the year
Dampness remedied 27
Roofs repaired 45
Floors repaired 16
Eaves gutters repaired 14
New W.C. pans 16
New sinks 24
W.C. pans renewed 7
Sink wastes renewed 15
Drains repaired 24
New vent pipes 5
Doors repaired 6
Plasters renewed 16
Repairs to windows 19
Water supply provided 12
Dustbins renewed 30
W.C. cisterns repaired 6
Offensive accumulations removed 4
Walls re-pointed 8
Keeping of animals 1
Miscellaneous 47
D (5)d Drainage, Closet accommodation and Cesspools
The water carriage system has been almost universal in
the Borough for many years and sewerage is disposed of at
the outfall works vested in the West Kent Main Sewerage
Board. Corporation sewers have been extended to take the
drainage of recently developed housing estates.
Of domestic cesspools, 15 are known to exist, and these
are subject to regular cleansing and emptying in accordance
with the resolution of the Council dated 10th March, 1942.
During the year, one cesspool was abandoned.