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Merton 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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Dwelling houses:—
Sutton District Water Company 1
Well water 12
13
Other premises:—
Sutton District Water Company 3
206
Unsatisfactory Results—
Swimming Baths 15
Chemical—
Swimming Baths 11
Dwelling houses:—
Well water 1
Other premises:—
Sutton District Water Company 2
14
Unsatisfactory Results—
Swimming Baths 2
The Council-owned swimming baths are closely controlled by
the Department concerned, and the co-operation of the Baths Manager
in taking action in respect of unsatisfactory samples is gratefully
acknowledged.
Sewerage and Sewage Disposal
I am advised that the arrangements for sewerage and sewage
disposal are adequate. There are a number of cesspools in the Borough
and arrangements to empty them at intervals are made by the respective
owners.
Registered Common Lodging Houses
There are no registered common lodging houses in the Borough.
60
The following is a summary of the complaints and requests received and the visits made during the year 1967:—
| General disrepair and insanitary conditions | 265 |
| Dampness | 274 |
| Overcrowding | 27 |
| Defective drainage systems | 47 |
| Blocked drainage systems | 707 |
| Defective drainage fittings | 7 |
| Defective sanitary accommodation | 108 |
| Defective service water pipes | 45 |
| Absence of, or defective, dustbins | 11 |