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Samples of water from the wells in use have been submitted for
bacteriological examination and the results showed the water to be
satisfactory.
DRAINAGE
A total of 338 drainage defects were found during the year,
and the necessary work of repair or reconstruction was supervised
by the Public Health Inspectors.
Officers of the Department supervised 35 smoke tests on
suspected defective private and combined drains. Twenty three of
these tests produced positive results, the remainder were proved to
be sound. A further six tests which also produced positive results
were in respect of disused drains which were exposed and permanently
sealed off.
Of the 34 combined drains inspected during the year, four were
found to be defective. In the case of the defective combined drains,
notices were served under Section 40 of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1936, on the owners concerned and the work of repair and
reconstruction was carried out by the Borough Engineer's Department.
The cost of the work necessary was shared between the responsible
owners.
SHOPS ACT, 1950
The provisions of the Shops Act, 1950, relating to suitability
of ventilation, washing facilities and sanitary accommodation and
maintenance of suitable temperature in shops is the responsibility
of the local sanitary authority. Altogether 758 visits of
inspection were made by the Public Health Inspectors for this purpose
during the year.
REGISTRATION OF PREMISES SELLING PART II POISONS
Names are entered in the Council's list of persons entitled to
sell Part II poisons (other than registered Pharmacists) in respect
of 150 premises in the Borough.
LICENSING OF COMMON LODGING HOUSES
The one remaining licensed common lodging house in the Borough,
at 102, Woolwich High Street, was relicensed for the ensuing year.
The premises have accommodation for 22 men.
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