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Kingston upon Thames 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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I am of opinion that owners of property would be more
willing to close doubtful wells if the cost of providing an
alternative supply could be reduced. A substantial reduction
in cost could be effected by the omission of large
storage tanks, especially in the case of small cottages.
The provision of tanks, where no hot water system is
installed, and where a constant supply is maintained, seems
quite unnecessary, and I have noticed no inconvenience result
from the removal of tanks in such circumstances.
Private Slaughter Houses
There are now six private slaughter-houses in the Borough, and the following table is set out in accordance with the request of the Ministry of Health:—
| In Dec., 1926. | |
|---|---|
| Registered | 3 |
| Licensed | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
All the premises have been in use during 1926.
The buildings, with one exception, are old. They are,
however, kept in a fairly satisfactory condition, and the
occupiers show willingness to comply with your Council's
requirements.
Nine hundred and eighty-seven visits were paid to these
premises during the year, as compared with 742 during 1925.
Disinfection.
During 1926, 1,304 articles were passed through the
steam disinfecting apparatus, compared with 2,275 during
1925.
In addition to the steam disinfection, 204 rooms and
contents in 175 houses were sprayed and fumigated with
formalin.
In addition to disinfection after notifiable infectious
diseases, articles are also collected for steam disinfection and