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Rivers and Streams.
The numerous ditches and watercourses continued to be a
source of nuisance due to obstruction and, in the summer months,
to mosquito infestation. The usual precautionary measures
against serious infestation were taken.
Closet Accommodation.
The water carriage system prevails generally throughout the
Borough.
Public Cleansing.
The Borough Engineer reports that the arrangements in collection
and disposal of household refuse continued as in previous
years. Incineration and salvage utilisation is the method of disposal.
Approximately 43 per cent, of the houses in the Borough
are supplied with refuse receptacles under the hire scheme of the
Corporation.
Sanitary Inspection
Details of the activities of the inspectorate in general sanitary
administration are contained in the subjoined statements,
(a) Inspections. The number of inspections ol all classes (41,499)
showed an increase as compared with the number for 1937.
(i) Housing:—
House-to-House 5221
Under Public Health Act 1824
Other Visits 310
Reinspections 24682
(ii) Sanitary Circumstances:—
Draining and Sanitary Accommodation 792
Factories (excluding Bakehouses) 199
Workplaces and Outworkers 246
Caravans 3141
Re offensive fumes 590
Miscellaneous 1078