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During the year the dustless loading system has also been extended
by the provision of a further 2,500 bins on the L.C.C. and Tottenham
Council Housing Estates. The system is working very satisfactorily
and provision has been made for its extension to other parts of the Borough
during the ensuing year.
Sanitary Inspections.
The following statement indicates the nature and extent of the
work done by the Sanitary Inspectors in improving the dwelling houses
of the Borough. This statement shows a reduced number of inspections
in comparison with the figures for the previous year; the decrease is
due to the Air Raid Precautions work which has been undertaken by the
Sanitary Inspectors.
No. of houses inspected 3,695
Drains examined and tested 825
,, reconstructed 180
,, repaired 165
,, found stopped 250
Defective soil pipes 248
,, fresh air inlets 93
,, rain water pipes, wastes, etc. 775
,, roofs 883
,, gutters 495
,, drinking water cisterns 101
No. of houses where water was provided from the main 74
Defective W. C. cisterns and pans 483
,, yard paving 377
,, sinks 358
,, floors (wood and concrete) 829
,, window frames and sashes 944
,, coppers 180
,, fireplaces 783
No. of dirty walls and ceilings 2,437
Miscellaneous defects 1,509
The Cleansing Superintendent now deals with the provision of dustbins,
and, in the course of the year, 94 cases were referred to him.
During the year, the Middlesex County Council (General Powers)
Act, 1938, came into force. Section 55 of the Act empowers Local