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By the implementation of Section 4 of the Prevention of
Damage by Pests Act, 1949, it has been found possible to
clear bombed sites of refuse which would otherwise act as
possible harbourage for rats and other vermin.
Moreover, under the same section,' which permits specified
works to be carried out, it has been possible to
require the sites to be fenced in by the owners.
Shops.
During the year 214 inspections were made under the
Shops Act, 1950, and 8 notices were served in respect of
sanitary accommodation. The number of premises in the
Borough covered by the provisions of the Act is 2,606.
Two applications were received for exemption from complying
with sanitary accommodation requirements, that in respect
of 41A, Brick Lane, E.1.. being granted. The application
regarding 3, Wentworth Street, E.l., was not acceded to.
Water Certificates.
Water certificates under the provisions of the Public
Health (London) Act, 1936 as to new dwellings having a
proper and sufficient supply of water, were issued in
respect of 664 flats and 35 houses.
Water Supply.
The whole of the Borough is supplied with water by the
Metropolitan Water Board, which is the authority responsible
for its purity. Quantity and quality of the water supplied
by the Board during the year have been satisfactory.
All the premises in the Borough are supplied individually
direct from public water mains, with the exception
of two places which are supplied by means of a common standpipe.
The number of instances where water supply to premises
in the Borough was repaired or reinstated totalled 333, and
the Metropolitan Water Board was notified on 35 occasions
of premises where wastage of water was taking place.
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