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indicated that the water was of a high standard of bacterial purity;
in one case, owing to very high bathing loads and exceptionally hot
weather, the quality of the water deteriorated slightly, although
the bacteriologist certified it to be suitable for bathing purposes.
Schools,
The general condition and supply of water to schools has been
satisfactory during the year.
Co-operation continued with the School Medical Officer and
reports were forwarded to that Officer following quarterly visits
paid to the canteens attached to all Schools, During the year
continued progress was made in the execution of works of repair
and maintenance.
Offensive Trades.
Within the meaning of the Public Health Act there are no
offensive trade premises in the district but there are eight fish
fryers. The number of visits made to fish shops was 85.
Bakehouses,
Twenty-three visits were paid to the six bakehouses in the
district and generally they were maintained in a satisfactory
condition.
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
A full time Rodent Operative is employed for rodent infestation
work and whilst there was no evidence of major infestations in the
town, 1239 visits were paid to deal with minor infestations at
private and business premises and in connection with sewer
maintenance.
The nineteenth and twentieth maintenance treatments were
carried out in April and October respectively. In April 312 manholes
were baited and of these 1+0 showed complete or partial takes;
241 manholes were baited in October, 28 of which showed complete or
partial takes.