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made a severe demand upon the cleansing system, especially during the
Summer months.
There is also an open-air bath situated on the Tottenham Marshes.
The water in the latter is supplied from the River Lee and changed
periodically.
A large "Lido" in Lordship Lane is in course of construction.
SCHOOLS.
The water supply to schools is the same as for the rest of the district
—namely from the Metropolitan Water Board's mains. The schools are
maintained in a satisfactory sanitary condition.
See also the Report of the School Medical Officer for 1935.
HOUSING STATISTICS.
Number of Houses erected during the Year.
By private builders (no State assistance) 106 houses and 78 flats
Inspection of Dwelling-houses during the Year.
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or Housing
Acts) 4,588
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 15,108
(2) (a) Number of dwelling-houses (included under
head (1) above) which were inspected and recorded
under the Housing Consolidated Regulations,
1925 1,442
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 7,125
(3) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a state so
dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit for
human habitation *93
*89 of these were dealt with under Part 1, Housing Act, 1930, and 4
under Section 19, Housing Act, 1930.