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Stepney 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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Wells.
Bacteriological and chemical analyses of water from U deep wells
in industrial use in the Borough are made periodically and the results
reported to this Department. All were reported as being satisfactory.
Workplaces.
There are known to be 530 workplaces in the area (other than those
premises covered by the Factories Act, 1937).
Work executed by the Council in default of Owners.
Work was carried out by the Council at the following premises, in
default of the owners, from whom the stated costs incurred were recoverable:
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Rat harbourage removed and preventive measures taken;
(Section A. Prevention of Damage by Pasts Act. 19A9).
Site - 11, Casson Street £10£. 5. k
" 13 " 137. 5. 3
" 29, Hopetown Street 33. 5. 0
» 31,' " 72. 13. 0
Defective Drains repaired or re-laid:
(Section AO. Public Health (London) Act. 1936).
29, Bigland Street £232. 17. 5
Dustbins supplied- (Section 12, London County
C+unci-1 (General Powers) Act. 195A)
6 Premises £21. 0. 1
Non-compliance with Nuisanee Order;
(Public Health (London) Act. 1936).
62, pLhodeswell Road £131. 5. 8
Stopped-up Drains cleared - (Section 25(l),
London County Council (General Powers) Act. 1955).
27 Premises £100. 10. 1
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