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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SENIOR SANITARY INSPECTOR.
August, 1950.
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the Borough of Surbiton.
Mr.Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to present the Annual Report on
the work of your Sanitary Inspectors for the year ended
31st December, 1949, in which I have endeavoured to explain
under various headings the nature of the duties performed.
COMPLAINTS.
(excludihg Council Houses).
During the year 1,007 complaints were received with
regard to the following matters, and were duly investigated:-
Choked and defective drains 171
Insanitary or dilapidated condition of
houses and premises 160
Dampness 32
Defective or insufficient W.C. accommodation 25
Defective water pipes or fittings 17
Withdrawal of water supply 2
Insufficient or defective refuse bins 19
Overcrowding 12
Offensive smells from various causes 40
Offensive accumulations 20
Nuisanco from animals improperly kept 28
Unwholesome food 26
Infestation with bugs or fleas 20
Infestation with other insect pests 46
Infestation with rats and mice 335
Smoke nuisances 8
Flooding 7
Complaints re. milk 3
Miscellaneous 36
Total: 1,007
The number of complaints received in the Department
during the past ten years was:-
1948 986
1947 926
1946 831
1945 550
1944 450
1943 475
1942 482
1941 347
1940 411
1939 183
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