[Report 1957] / Medical Officer of Health, Godalming Borough.

  • Godalming (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1957
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Credit: [Report 1957] / Medical Officer of Health, Godalming Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    new septic tank system installed. Plans have been sub- mitted for improvements and main drainage at Wyatt s Almshouses; also for the construction of new conveniences at Bowring’s Recreation Ground, to provide modern sani- tary conveniences replacing the existing pail closets. Most cesspools have been adapted for use as septic tanks the effluent being disposed of by means of soakaways or sub-surface irrigation systems. Private contractors and the Council offer an emptying and de-sludging service at reasonable charges and little difficulty was experienced. Nuisances arising were quickly dealt with and suggested improvements and modifications to a number of installations were effected with satisfactory results. RIVERS AND STREAMS. One case of pollution was reported during the year, and satisfactorily dealt with by informal action. One formal notice under Section 259 of the Public Health Act, 1936, was served, requiring the clearance of a choked watercourse. PUBLIC CLEANSING. A weekly collection of house refuse and salvage is main- tained to all premises in the Borough by means of standard refuse collection vehicles. Refuse is disposed of by means of controlled tipping at Broadwater. The tip is very well maintained and kept remarkably free from vermin. Standard refuse bins are required at all premises and defective bins renewed by occupiers, normally on service of an informal notice. No formal notices were served. SHOPS ACT. Inspections and visits were made during the year to shop premises regarding the provisions of the Act with respect to sanitary accommodation, employees’ welfare, closing hours, assistants’ half-holidays, Sunday closing, etc. These provisions were generally well observed and all contraven- tions were remedied informally. Internal alterations to several shop premises were effected during the year, which included improved condi- tions for staffs.