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The duration of the turn-over varies according to the extent the
baths are used, but it is at least once a day, and at busy times is every
eight hours.
Daily tests are carried out for the presence of free chlorine and to
determine the pH value.
In addition, samples of bath water are submitted for bacteriological
examination. During the year 15 samples were submitted the results
were all satisfactory.
DISPOSAL OF THE DEAD
There were no changes during the year in the provisions for the
burial of the dead.
Mortuary.
The mortuary for the district is situated at Peel Road and is under
the care of a full-time mortuary attendant.
During the year 326 post-mortem examinations were undertaken
and inquests were held on 60.
The arrangements with the Borough of Wembley whereby when
their mortuary is out of use bodies are received in Harrow and vice-versa
again worked very satisfactorily.
STATISTICAL SUMMARY
PART I
Inspections Made and Conditions Found
HOUSING
Visits
(i) On complaint of dampness or other housing defects 987
(ii) On complaint of other nuisances 741
(iii) Routine inspections 496
(iv) Revisits arising from defects found 2,812
(v) Surveys under S. 157 Housing Act, 1936 119
CONDITIONS FOUND
(i) Number of dwellings or other premises where defects
were found 1,377
(ii) Number of cases of overcrowding revealed 10
PUBLIC HEALTH
Visits
(i) On complaint or request 284
(ii) Routine inspection of premises 834