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Malden and Coombe 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Malden and Coombe]
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| NUISANCES DISCOVERED. | NO. |
|---|---|
| Premises requiring Repair | 63 |
| ,, ,, Cleansing and Whitewashing | 33 |
| ,, Overcrowded | — |
| Drains found Defective | 168 |
| ,, ,, Stopped | 106 |
| Defective Sanitary Fittings | 288 |
| ,, Yard Surfaces | 45 |
| ,, Eaves and Downspouts | 45 |
| ,, Manure Receptacles | 2 |
| ,, Urinals | 3 |
| ,, Ashbins | 31 |
| ,, Waterfittings | 32 |
| Smoke Nuisances | 1 |
| Animals improperly kept | — |
| Offensive Accumulations | 33 |
| Sundry other Nuisances | 87 |
| Total Number of Nuisances | 937 |
| Informal Notices Served | 231 |
| Informal Notices Complied with | 197 |
| In Abeyance | 16 |
| Referred to Committee | 11 |
DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE.
Combined Drains.
Combined drains have been dealt with on the following properties:—
New Maiden.
Cleveland Road, Nos. 70 and 72, premises entirely redrained,
contribution by the Council.
Grafton Road, Nos. 35 to 53 (partly relaid) a contribution made
by the Council.
Drainage.
During the year 309 drains were tested, 168 were found defective,
143 drains were relaid, and 27 drains were repaired.
In two cases it was necessary to provide new connections to the
Council's soil sewer.