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RAT INFESTATION.
Up to May, the work of disinfestation continued to be carried out
part-time by the Council's disinfector. A whole-time operative was
then appointed, but continued in the Council's service for about three
weeks. A new operative commenced his duties in October.
During the year disinfestation of the lands and premises under the
Council's ownership or control was carried out as necessary ; this
included the sewers vested in the Council.
The number of inspections carried out by the Public Health staff
was 572.
The Council have in operation a special Scheme for disinfestation,
at the cost of applicants, of private premises, and during the year 61
such cases were dealt with.
RIVERS AND STREAMS.
All watercourses within the District receive constant supervision,
and during the year it was found necessary to take action in connection
with the pollution by oil from factory premises of a water course in the
Crays Area.
CAMPING SITES.
During the year two licences were granted by the Council with
regard to camping sites.
SHOPS ACTS.
During the year 87 inspections were made, and on no occasion
was it found necessary to take formal action.
CLEANSING OF PERSONS
Provision has been made at the Cleansing Station, High Street,
Orpington, and the Biggin Hill Sports Pavilion for the treatment of
Scabies.
Patients are referred to the Clinics by Doctors, Health Visitors
or the School Nurses.
During the year eight treatments have been given to cases of
Scabies at the Biggin Hill Sports Pavilion, and 549 treatments have
been carried out at the High Street Cleansing Station. The number of
home visits paid by the Nurse was 219.
A nurse is employed at the Cleansing Station solely for the treatment
of Scabies and home visiting when necessary.