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The following is a complete list of the nuisances, &c., reported by
the Sanitary Inspector in which action was taken by them, my aid
being called in in those instances which were considered necessary.
Nuisances abated 140
Notices served 155
Filthy houses cleansed 2
Overcrowded dwelling 1
Houses dilapidated. Repaired 3
Privies and w.o.'s repaired, &c. 21
Swine removed 7
Total 329
Several samples of water were submitted to me by the Inspector
for analysis, and when found to be impure, the South Essex Water
was supplied.
Sanitary dustbins (galvanised iron) have been supplied in many
instances on the notice from Sanitary Inspector.
A system of sewage for the village of Rainham is awaiting the
sanction of the Local Government Board.
The system of sewerage for Harold Wood and Hornchurch is
now completed, and will be a vast improvement in the sanitary condition
of these localities. The system proposed for Dagenham, so much
required, is still, I understand, awaiting the sanction of the Local
Government Board. The Isolation Hospital (in combination with
the Urban District of Romford) is proving an immense boon to those
cases of infectious disease which cannot satisfactorily be treated at
their own homes. The two Authorities have spared no necessary
expense in the working of the Hospital, and they may congratulate
themselves that the Hospital has not only been the means of saving
lives, which must have undoubtedly been lost if the patients had had
home nursing, but is a potent assistant to their Sanitary Officials in
preventing the spread of infectious diseases.