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In order to assist in the cleansing and efficient working of
the filters, a coagulent and alkaline salt are introduced into
the water between the pumps and filters. This process has
resulted in a high standard of purity being maintained.
No. of Samples taken from West Hendon Swimming
Pool 14
No. of Samples taken from Mill Hill Swimming
Pool 16
RATS AND MICE (DESTRUCTION) ACT, 1919;
INFESTATION ORDER. 1943:
855 complaints of rat or mouse infestation were received
in the Department.
The work generally was supervised by the District
Sanitary Inspectors.
Summary of work performed during the Year:
Number of treatments given 3565
Number of separate premises where treatment
was given 1018
Number of dead rodents picked up during or after
treatment:—
Rats 1254
Mice 175
Estimated number of rats destroyed 11286
Estimated number of mice destroyed 2100
Total number of visits made by operators:—
(a) Treatment 5151
(b) Advice 435
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES
These services continued to function on the same lines
as in previous years, but their administration has been
modified in certain respects. The principal modification consisted
of the transfer of treatment of school children from the
Hendon Divisional Executive to the Area Committee.
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