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Samples of water were taken during the year :—
From. Result.
Public supply from mains Satisfactory.
Domestic cisterns Satisfactory.
Wells Satisfactory.
Swimming baths Satisfactory.

Eradication of Bed Bugs.
The procedure in dealing with infested houses in Leyton is
as follows :—
Where bugs are found to exist in houses an inspection of the
premises is made by one of the Sanitary Inspectors. The subsequent
procedure depends on the extent of the infestation. Where it is
only slight, advice and instructions regarding bugs are given to the
occupier, who is also asked to examine and thoroughly cleanse
the pictures, bedding, bedsteads and other furniture. The rooms
and furniture are then sprayed with an insecticide solution by a
member of the Public Health Department Staff.
Where the infestation is extensive the owner of the house is
requested to remove all woodwork (i.e., skirting boards, architraves
and linings around windows and doors, etc.) and wallpaper (if any) ;
and afterwards to apply a blow-lamp to all infested parts. The
rooms are then sprayed by the Local Authority and the walls cleansed
and distempered by the owner. Should bugs recur the premises
are sprayed again.
The importance of cleanliness and the danger of infestation
by means of second-hand furniture are explained to the tenant.
Council Houses.—The disinfestation of Council houses is
carried out by the staff of the Borough Engineer and Surveyor.
Council houses, on being vacated, are sprayed with insecticide;
and the furniture, bedsteads and bedding of incoming tenants
are sprayed by the Public Health Department staff prior to new
tenants moving into the Council houses.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911-1928.
There are no premises within the Borough where rag flock
is known to be manufactured.