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Wealdstone 1914

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wealdstone]

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METHOD OF DISINFECTING ROOMS, Etc.
This process is carried out by means of fumigation
with the vapour of Formaldehyde, and spraying with a
solution of Formalin.
This is done free of charge, and disinfectants are
also supplied free. Articles of bedding or clothing considered
too infected for further use are destroyed by
burning.
WATER SUPPLY.
This is from the Colne Valley Water Company. A
constant supply is furnished to all occupied houses.
ADOPTIVE ACTS, BYE-LAWS, & REGULATIONS
IN FORCE IN THE DISTRICT.
Acts adopted:—
I.D.P.A. 1890.
P.H.H.A.A. 1890, Part III.
P.H.A. Amendment Act, 1907; Part III. as a
whole; Sections 34 to 38, and 43, 44, 45, 47, and 51
comprised in Part III.; Parts IV. and VI. entirely, and
Section 95 comprised in Part X.
Public Health (Tuberculosis Regulations), 1912.
BYE-LAWS IN FORCE WITH RESPECT TO:—
Common Lodging Houses, P.H.A., 1875, Sec. 80.
Slaughter-houses, P.H.A., 1875, Sec. 169, and
Towns Improvement Clauses Act, 1847, Sec. 128.
Houses Let in Lodgings, P.H.A., 1875, Sec. 90.
Prevention of Nuisances, P.H.A., 1875, Sec. 44.
Public Cemeteries, P.H.A., 1875, Sec. 141, and incorporated
with P.H. (Interments) Act, 1879.
New Streets and Buildings, P.H.A., 1875, Sec. 157.
and P.H.A.A.A., 1890, Sec. 23.
Public Recreation Ground, P.H.A., 1875, Sec. 164.