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REPORT of the
SANITARY and FOOD
INSPECTOR
To the Chairman and. Members of
The Wanstead Urban District Council
Gentlemen,
I have the honour to submit the following Report for the year
1919, which, whilst covering the work of Inspection of the District, also
includes, in their specific order, such details as are required by the
Ministry of Health.
Whilst building operations during the past five years were practically
non-existent, similar conditions prevailed with regard to existing
houses, and the older type of building in particular has deteriorated, by
reason of the greater upkeep necessary for its preservation and maintainence,
hence the need of comparatively costly repair to-day.
The attention of owners and others responsible for these matters
was therefore in great demand—as evidenced by the unprecedented
number of complaints received during the year. An exceedingly busy
time is also assured to the Sanitary Inspector in future.
COMPLAINTS
The total number of complaints subject to attention throughout
the year amounted to 329, and the following summary will serve to
indicate the more frequent causes :—
1. The non-removal of house refuse 188
2. Damp conditions due to defective roofs, R.W. pipes,
guttering, or absence of damp courses 38
3. Choked drains 21
4. Defective house drainage or attachments 18
5. Water in cellars 17
6. General defects, dilapidations, or dirty state of house 16
7. Non-provision or dilapidated condition of dust bins 15
Road drains, including street gullies and surface sewer ventilators,
also needed attention, particularly during dry spells of weather. These
were dealt with by the Surveyor's Department on request.