[Report 1945] / Medical Officer of Health, Kettering Borough.

  • Kettering (England). Borough Council. no2009140039.
Date:
1945
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Credit: [Report 1945] / Medical Officer of Health, Kettering Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    no excess of salinity or mineral constituents in solution and is of satisfactory organic purity. It is of a high standard of bacterial purity. The water is considered wholesome in character and suitable for public supply purposes. C. —This sample is clear and bright in appearance, neutral in reaction and free from metals apart from a negligible trace of iron. The water is hard in character but not to an abnormal degree, contains no excess of salinity or mineral constituents in solution, is of satisfactory organic quality and of a high standard of bacterial purity. The water is considered wholesome in character and suitable for public supply purposes. D. —This sample is clear and bright in appearance and free from metals apart from a negligible trace of iron. The water is normal in relation to its mineral characteristics and excessive hard- ness. It is of the highest standard of organic and bacterial purity and in these respects it is, therefore, suitable for public supply purposes. E. —This sample is reasonably clear and bright in appearance, neutral in reaction and free from metals apart from a negligible trace of iron. The water is hard in character, but not to an abnormal degree, contains no excess of salinity or mineral constituents in solution and is of satisfactory organic purity. It is of a high standard of bacterial purity. The water is considered wholesome in character and suitable for public supply purposes. Since 1919, 901 houses have been provided with the town’s water supply through the agency of the Health Department. It is estimated that 95.5% of the dwelling houses and of the population in the Borough are supplied by water from the town’s mains directly to the houses. Some 2% are supplied by water from the town’s mains by means of standpipes in yards and .5% have taps over sinks in outbuildings ; the remaining 2% obtain their water from private wells. Drainage and Sewerage*—The Corporation’s New Sewage Disposal Works at Finedon have given satisfaction throughout the year and opportunity has been taken to relieve the load at the Old Sewage Disposal Works to the largest possible extent. It is hoped to proceed with the completion of the New Works during 1946. Rivers and Streams*—The rivers and streams generally have been carefully watched. Special attention has been given to the River Ise and West Brook in order to minimise pollution from