[Report 1913] / Medical Officer of Health, Ilminster U.D.C.

  • Ilminster (England). Urban District Council. nb2006013900.
Date:
1913
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Credit: [Report 1913] / Medical Officer of Health, Ilminster U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Water Supply. The water supply consists of springs and wells. The supply has been abundant. In one case complaints were received, the water analysed, and found to be contaminated by sewage. As the contamination was believed to be of a temporary character it was thought sufficient to have the well thoroughly cleaned out, but further analyses will be made. These shallow wells are always more or less liable to pollution, and a good gravitation system is greatly to be desired. I am strongly of opinion that when a well is found to be unfit for drinking purposes it should be closed; it is unsafe to allow the water to be used for washing purposes. Rivers and Streams. No pollution of watercourses has been reported. Drainage. Additional closets have been added in several cases. There should be a separate closet for every house, although perhaps this is not always obtainable. There are many objections to the inmates of separate houses using the same closet, but in the case of old cottages it is not always possible to insist on separate closets being provided. Old D-traps and pan-closets still exist, I believe in some of the larger houses, and should be replaced. The Sewage Farm has been inspected both by your Sanitary Inspector and myself, and has been found to be working satisfactorily. Subjoined is the Sanitary Inspector’s list of Nuisan- ces dealt with during the year.