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In October 1962, a further baiting and poisoning treatment was
carried out in the Council's soil sewers. On this occasion, 530
manholes were baited with pinhead oatmeal plus warfarin. In 40
of the manholes baited, complete or part takes of bait were noted.
All work in the sewers was carried out in accordance with the
recommendations of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Food.
Public Conveniences
Sixteen public conveniences are available in the Borough,
situated as follows:—
Broomtfield Park (3)
Arnos Park
Bramley Sports Ground
Oakwood Park
Tottenhall Sports Ground
North Circular Road, Palmers Green
Triangle, Palmers Green
Fords Grove, Winchmore Hill
"Cherry Tree" Hotel, The Green, N.14
" Crown," Chase Side, N.14
" White Hart," Chase Road, N.14
" King's Head," Wades Hill, N.21
" Orange Tree," Highfield Road, N.21
Grovelands Park
Conveniences provided by London Transport Executive at
Southgate and Oakwood Underground Stations are also available
to the public.
All public conveniences in the district are inspected by members
of the Public Health Department staff. This inspection includes
conveniences provided for the use of the public in public houses
and hotels. Defects are brought to the notice of the Borough
Surveyor's Department or are notified to the proprietors of the
premises in which the public conveniences are situated.
Water Supply
The water supply of the district, which is almost entirely
supplied by the Metropolitan Water Board, remains satisfactory in
quality and quantity. The supply is from high pressure mains.
All the houses in the district are provided with direct pipe
supply. It was not considered necessary to carry out any bacteriological
or chemical examinations of drinking water during the year.
There is no evidence of any plumbo-solvent action in the water.
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