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The following is a complete list of the nuisances, &c., reported
by the Sanitary Inspectors, in which action has been taken by them,
my aid being called in those instanoes which were considered necessary.
Nuisances abated 405
Filthy houses cleansed 17
Overcrowding dwellings 7
Dilapidated houses repaired 22
Insanitary closets remedied 38
Swine removed 5
Houses closed . 3
Total 497
A few sample of water were submitted to me for analysis, and
when found to be impure, the South Essex water was supplied.
The system of sewerage for Rainham and for Dagenham, now
awaiting the sanction of the Local Government Board, I regret to say,
seems still in abeyance. Both are much needed and will, I am sure,
materially improve the sanitary condition of both localities. When
these are established all parts of the district (with the exception of
isolated localities) will be well sewered. The Isolation Hospital
continues to do a good work. It will be seen from the appended
report that a large number of cases have been admitted, and I am
pleased to report that the mortality has been exceedingly low. The
Matron and Nursing Staff discharge their duties to my entire
satisfaction and the friends of patients, without exception, express
their gratitude for the treatment received whilst in the Hospital. I
have not heard a single complaint from any of them.
The slaughter-houses, bakehouses, dairies, and cow-sheds have
been inspected. One or two were repaired, &c., under notice
from the Sanitary Inspector.