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A system of filtration and aeration of the water in the swimming
baths by up-to-date chemical processes is to be installed, each bath
to be separately connected to the plant.
There is also an open-air swimming pool on London Fields
under the control of the London County Council.
Rats and Mice Destruction Act, 1919.
The number of complaints received during the year of premises
being infested with rats was 583. These complaints were effectually
dealt with in most cases by the repair or reconstruction of defective
sewers, drains and sanitary fittings, under the supervision of the
Sanitary Inspectors.
In 40 cases it was necessary to serve notices under the Act upon
the occupiers of the land or premises.
Seven thousand, six hundred and forty-seven poison baits and
78 varnish traps were provided and laid down at 342 premises under
the supervision of the Sanitary Inspectors. By these means 336
premises have been cleared of rats and 6 premises were under
observation and treatment at the end of the year.
Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts, 1920-1933.—
The number of certificates granted to tenants under the Rent and
Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts during the year was eight.
In four cases the work specified in the certificates was carried out,
in two the work was in hand at the end of the year, in one the repair
work had not been commenced by the end of the year, and in the
remaining case the premises were demolished.
Housing (Consolidated) Regulations, 1925 and 1932.
House-to-House Inspection.—The number of houses inspected
and recorded under these Regulations during the year was 1,216,
and in 401 instances nuisances were discovered requiring the service
of notices under the Public Health (London) Act.
Dangerous Structures.
Complaints of alleged dangerous structures at 605 premises
were forwarded to the London County Council during the year.
Rag Flock.
There is now no factory in the Borough where rag flock is
manufactured.