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During 1968 samples of water were taken for bacteriological and
chemical examination by the Public Health Inspectors as follows: —
Bacteriological—
Swimming Baths 206
Dwelling houses:—
Well water 12
Other premises:—
Sutton District Water Company 4
222
Unsatisfactory Results—
Swimming Baths 31
Dwelling houses:—
Well water 1
32
Chemical—
Swimming Baths 10
Dwelling houses:—
Well water 1
Sutton District Water Company 2
3
13
Unsatisfactory Results—
Swimming Baths 1
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.
District Inspection
The following is a summary of the complaints and requests
received and the visits made during the year 1968:—
Complaints received—
General disrepair and insanitary conditions 358
Dampness 366
Overcrowding 18
Defective drainage system 113
Blocked drainage systems 1,127
Defective drainage fittings 73
Defective sanitary accommodation 84
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