[Report 1956] / Medical Officer of Health, Prestatyn U.D.C.

Prestatyn (Wales). Urban District Council.

Date:: 1956

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Credit: [Report 1956] / Medical Officer of Health, Prestatyn U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Food Poisoning Outbreaks Three cases of suspected food poisoning were notified during the year. No cause for the upset was found in any of the three cases notified. National Assistance Act, 1948 No formal action was taken under Section 47 of this Act during the year. Refuse Collection and Disposal This service was operated under considerable difficulties during the year and it became impossible to guarantee a weekly collection during the whole of the year. The number of houses in -the area is increasing annually and the Council will have to consider increasing the number of vehicles employed from two to three throughout the year if a weekly collection is to be maintained in the future. Swimming Pools There are two privately owned swimming pools, in the district. Samples of water are taken for Bacteriological examination regularly during tlie summer season and are satisfactoiy in the main,