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never been known to be cleansed, and, as a consequence,
are in a filthy state; they are frequently uncovered, thus
becoming receptacles for contaminating matter. The
water delivered by the Company in good condition is, by
being received in such dirty cisterns, much deteriorated
and possibly rendered totally unfit for dietetic purposes.
The remedy for this state of things is the constant supply
system—thus doing away with unfit receptacles, a large
amount of waste, and probably being frozen out in the
Winter.
The following is a Summary of the Sanitary Work
carried out in the District, supplied by Mr. Richards, the
Inspector of Nuisances, of whom I have to express my
continued satisfaction of the manner in which he performs
his duties..
Abstract of Sanitary Work carried out in Western
Battersea during the year ending December 31st,
1880:-
No of house inspected 1702
No. of 1st Notices served 271
No. of 2nd Notices served 31
No. of Houses disinfected, and where necessary cleansed after
Small Pox 7
No. of Houses disinfected and where necessary cleansed after
various kinds of Fever 47
Defective drains cleansed and repaired 114
Cesspools abolished 1
Accumulations of manure removed 12
Dust-bins provided 84