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29.
Paddling Pool
One sample of water was taken from the paddling pool at Chingford
Hall Park because of the presence of a yellow deposit. The water,
however, was considered by the bacteriologists as suitable for the
purposes intended.
Wasp Nests
During the year the Rodent Operative also dealt with 64 wasp
nests. This service, for which charges are made, is much appreciated
by residents and involves the Operative in a considerable amount of
time worked after normal hours.
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 152,
Bakehouses.
Fourty-six visits were paid to the five 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,
1228 visits were paid to deal with minor infestations at private
and business premises and in connection with sewer maintenance.
The twenty-third and twenty-fourth maintenance treatments were
carried out in April and October respectively. In April 119
manholes were baited and of these 21 showed couplete or partial takes;
178 manholes were baited in October, 34 of which showed complete or
partial takes.