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although consistent with a water wholesome in character, and suitable
for drinking and domestic purposes. This was due to the main
at this particular point being a "dead end," caused by the closure
of a valve where the high pressure system from the Heaton Grange
Reservoir meets the low pressure system from the Romford supply.
After flushing the "dead end." a subsequent sample of the water
proved entirely satisfactory.
Nevertheless, the Company made arrangements to provide a
small bv-pass from the two services at this point.
(ii) Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
This Act, which came into force on the 31st March, 1950,
repealed the Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919, as from that
date. Added powers are now given to local authorities to deal with
rats and mice, and infestation of food. During the year the Sanitary
Inspectors and Rodent Operative paid 2,397 visits and re-visits to
premises.
Further maintenance treatment, in respect of rat disinfestation
to sewers, was undertaken during the year.
(iii) Infestation.
The same arrangements exist for the treatment of cases of
infestation, and the same facilities for the disinfestation, or destruction
of clothing and bedding. This applies to cases of scabies, and
infestation with lice and bugs.
(iv) Sanitary Inspection of the Area.
The Senior Sanitary Inspector has given me the following
report, as required by Article 27(18) of the Sanitary Officers' (Outside
London) Regulations, 1935.