Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton and Cheam]
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THE SLAUCHTER OF ANIMALS ACT, 1933.
All animals slaughtered in the district have been
stunned by means of a mechanically-operated instrument
in accordance with the terms of this Act.
Five persons were licensed to act as Slaughtermen
during 1939.
BAKEHOUSES.
There are 25 bakehouses, within the District, and
of these 18 are provided with mechanical power. A
good standard of cleanliness and sanitary condition is
generally obtained.
RATS & MICE (DESTRUCTION) ACT, 1919.
During 1939, 756 visits were made in connection
with rat or mice infested or suspected infested premises,
and 144 premises were satisfactorily cleared of
rats or mice.
In addition to these visits, the Council's Disinfector,
who has been trained to assist in ths work, has made
554 visits to premises.
SCHOOLS.
The sanitary condition and water supply of the
Schools are satisfactory.
SWIMMING BATHS.
There are two public swimming baths in the
Borough situated at Throwley Road, Sutton, and
at Maiden Road, Cheam. The water in both of these
baths is purified by filtration, aeration, and continuous
chlorination. Tests for "free" chlorine and for
alkalinity are made four times each day.
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