[Report 1948] / Medical Officer of Health, Wisbech Borough and Port Health Authority.

  • Wisbech (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1948
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Credit: [Report 1948] / Medical Officer of Health, Wisbech Borough and Port Health Authority. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Rodent Control. Rodent control is operated systematically in the Borough, and sewer treatments have been undertaken in order to qualify for grant. In addition to the sewer treatments the following work has been in hand at various properties :— Pre-baits laid ... ... ... ... ... 2,048 Poison baits laid ... ... ... ... ... 567 Gassing Operations ... ... .... ... 59 Rodents recovered after above ... ... 267 Estimated kill .. ... ... ... ... 1,016 Water. In August, an Application for Grant with a Scheme under the Rural Water Supplies and Sewerage Act, 1944, was submitted to the Ministry of Health for the extensions of Water Mains to the Rural areas of the Borough. This scheme is mainly concerned with those parts of the Borough situated on the North and South Brinks, and which are dependent on rainwater for their supplies. The scheme provides for the laying of 28,346 yards of mains at an estimated total cost of approximately £22,954. Details of the scheme were being supplied up to the end of the year. A sample of drinking water from the Wisbech Waterworks Company’s supply was submitted for Analysis by the Public Analyst in August 1948, the report of the Analyst being as follows:—“ 'The results obtained on the Analysis of this sample do not show any evidences of pollution with harmful organic or inorganic matter. I am of opinion that this water is fit for drinking purposes.” Camps. Fruit Pickers’ Accommodation was given attention during the fruit season. One large canvas camp was erected in Weasenham Lane to accommodate approximately 300 workers. The ablution and drainage services at this camp were quite inadequate and several adjustments of a temporary nature were carried out. However, a more permanent type of camp with all necessary facilities for cooking and general sanitary arrangements was being planned towards the end of the year and arrangements were being made for the laying of a new water main so as to have a camp designed on modern lines by the 1949 season. Food. Food supplies have again been given regular attention. The Central Slaughterhouses have been given one or more visits daily and the premises have been found to be carried on in a satisfactory manner. The following particulars of condemnations are submitted : — Food. Articles Condemned. Fresh Meat. Whole carcases of Beef ... .. ... 22 Part ,, ,, Beef ... ... ... 75 Whole „ „ Pork. - ... 13