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WATER SUPPLY.
A spell of very severe frost oyer the Christmas period
resulted in a large number of burst water pipes throughout the
district. Of 184 cases reported to the department for attention,
repairs were effected in 67 instances by the end of the year,
leaving 117 to be dealt with in the new year. In two cases the
water was cut off owing to the non-payment of rates. This
department was notified by the Water Company, and steps were taken
which resulted in the early re connection of the supply.
From the 1st. of January 1938 house owners are relieved of
the repair of water services from the main to tho stop coclr, as,
under the provisions of the recent Barnet District Gas and Water
Act, they have become vested in and maintainable by the Water
Company. The service from the stop-cock to the house, however,
still remains the owner's liability.
COMMON LODGING HOUSES.
There is now only one Common Lodging House in the district,
which is registered for 25 persons.
The House was inspected at various times during the year,
and a mid-night inspection was made during the Fair. It was
found to be conducted in accordance with the Bye-laws regulating
the number of lodgers, and the conduct of Lodging Houses. This
property has now been purchased by the Council as a site for a
new Central Fire Station.
CARAVANS USED i.S DWELLINGS - BURNET FAIR, ETC.
Of the caravans which entered the district to attend Barnet
Fair, 60 were inspected in order to ascertain their sanitary
condition and to enquire as to any illness which might be of an
infectious character.
The usual temporary sanitary accommodation was provided in
different sections of the Fair for the use of the caravaners, and
an early morning collection was made of all refuse, fish offal, etc.