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Barnes 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]

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SECTION 'C' — SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE
AREA

Table: T able 12.— W ater S upply — B acteriological S ampling.

T able 12.— W ater S upply — B acteriological S ampling.

Type of TestWATER PASSING INTO PUBLIC SUPPLY — Hampton Works.
Plate Count per millilitre on agar 20/24 hrs. at 37°CAverage Result 6.7
Coliform Test (Count per 100 ml).100.0 Negative
Escherichia Coli Test (Count per 100 ml).100% Negative

Table: Table 13. — Infected Rooms and Articles (dealt with by the Council).

Table 13. — Infected Rooms and Articles (dealt with by the Council).

Premises disinfected4
Lots of bedding disinfected4
,, ,, destroyed7

Table: Table 14. — Disinfestations (Dealt with by the Council).Disinfestation by spraying or fumigation was carried out at various premises for the following infestations : —

Table 14. — Disinfestations (Dealt with by the Council).

Disinfestation by spraying or fumigation was carried out at various premises for the following infestations : —

Mosquitoes4
Flies7
Bugs9
Bats1
Wasps126
Ants5
Fleas7
Beetles3
Red Mites1

Table: T able 15.— R odent C ontrol. Summary of work carried out: —

T able 15.— R odent C ontrol. Summary of work carried out: —

Premises visited249
Inspections made352
Treatment visits526
Premises treated95
Minor infestations of Rats97
Minor infestation of Mice5