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B. Coli—Not found in 100 c.c.
Streptococci—Not found in 30 c.c.
B. Enteriditis Sporogenes—Not found in 100 c.c.
Drainage and Sewerage.
Excepting in positions of the district not fully developed
the whole of the houses are supplied with water closets and
are drained to the sewerage system.
Public Cleansing.
Practically the whole of the district is scavenged directly
by the Council. House refuse is collected in low-loading
covered mechanical vehicles and transported to an incinerator
which deals adequately with the work. During the year a
total of 6862 loads of refuse were removed from the houses
in the district.
Schools.
A thorough inspection of all the public schools has been
made and they are found to be well cared for.
Smoke Abatement.
Smoke observations were made on chimneys during the
year and no serious infringements were noted. In a few cases
the cause of the nuisance was the improper stoking of the furnaces
and the advice given to the stokers was effectual in
causing an abatement.
Housing.
Compared with most districts, there is no serious
housing problem in Southall. There are undoubtedly many
instances of families living under adverse circumstances
associated with overcrowding and many instances of extortionate
rents being charged for very inadequate accommodation.
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