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The bath water in this establishment is filtered, eight pressure
filters, each of eight feet diameter, being employed; two chlorine
gas units are also installed. Tests for chlorine content and alkalinity
are made daily and records of the results are kept. Extreme
care is taken to ensure efficiency. Bacteriological and chemical
tests are made from time to time.
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 381. 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 18 cases it was necessary to serve notices under the Act upon
the occupiers of the land or premises.
Nine thousand two hundred and seventy poison baits and 76
varnish traps were provided and laid down at 359 premises under
the supervision of the Sanitary Inspectors. By these means 338
premises have been cleared of rats and 21 premises were under
observation and treatment at the end of the year.
Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts, 1920-1938.
The number of certificates granted to tenants under the Rent
and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts during the year was five.
In two cases the work specified in the certificate was carried out,
whilst in the remaining three the necessary work had not been put
in hand by the end of the year.
Housing (Consolidated) Regulations, 1925 and 1932.
House-to-House Inspection .—The number of houses inspected
and recorded under these Regulations during the year was 728, and
in 172 instances nuisances were discovered requiring the service
of notices under the Public Health (London) Act.
Dangerous Structures.
Complaints of alleged dangerous structures at 562 premises
were forwarded to the London County Council during the year.