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From my inspections of the District I am more than ever convinced
that thorough systematic and frequent inspection of the class of house
property in parts of the District is the most efficient means of preventing
nuisances injurious to health, and the spread of disease; frequent and
continuous inspection is a greater dread to persons who wilfully neglect
property, than any legal action.
Scavenging and Removal of Dust.
These duties have been satisfactorily performed throughout the year.
Sewage Works.
The Sewage Disposal Works have been inspected by me from time
to time, the system for treatment of sewage worked efficiently, the
effluent from the filter beds discharged into a tributary of the Lea has
been exceedingly good.
Pollution of Watercourse.
The pollution of a ditch in South Ward by the flow of Sewage from
Clerkenwell District was at one time abated, but on its re-appearing my
attention was drawn to the matter, and I reported the existence of a
nuisance dangerous to health from this cause, the matter was considered
by you, and nuisance abated, it is to be hoped that negociations to prevent
the recurrence of this nuisance may end satisfactory.
The Sanitary Inspector's Report Appended.
The Report of the Sanitary Inspector shows a great deal of good
work recorded.
1 Workshops, several times.
3 Laundries, „
7 Roofs repaired.
5 Guttering and rainwater pipes repaired.
4 Yards paved.
6 Ventilation below floor.
14 Basements rendered impervious.
1 Overcrowding.
3 Stagnant water.
23 Gipsy encampments removed.