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It would appear, therefore, that the suggested remedies
have proved satisfactory, and that the efforts of the Grand
Union Canal Company have resulted in providing for their
patrons as safe an outdoor bathing pool as is humanly possible.
Samples will continue to be taken throughout the year at
stated intervals.
DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE
The whole of the soil sewers in the Council's area discharge
into the sewers of the West Middlesex Drainage Scheme.
FACTORIES AND OUTWORKERS
During the year the Sanitary Inspectors made 69 visits to
factories and 11 to outworkers' premises. No serious defects were
found, but in many cases improvements were carried out, and
there are still several premises receiving attention.
INFESTATION DEPARTMENT
Throughout the year the Rodent Control Section of the
Public Health Department continued to operate. Investigation
and disinfestation have been carried out at business premises,
private dwellings, Conncil property and refuse tips, which
involved 4202 visits.
The sewers have been treated by means of a test bait,
but no trace of rats in the manholes has been found.
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