[Report 1948] / Medical Officer of Health, Cockermouth U.D.C.

  • Cockermouth (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1948
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Credit: [Report 1948] / Medical Officer of Health, Cockermouth U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Annfield Farm, Park House and Park House Farm, which have private piped supplies. 259 houses still obtain their water from common taps either in the yard or wash-house supplied from the public mains. There were 203 lin. yds. of 4 inch, main laid on the SJatefell Housing Estate, and 70 yds. 3 inch, main in Parkside Avenue. The Reservoir on the Moor and the Secondary School ballanc- ing tank were both cleaned out in April. The position regarding water shortage in the higher parts of the town remained as indicated in my last aimual report. The Council adopted a scheme for the improvement of the supp'ly in the town in general and at the time of writing the contoactors appointed have commenced work. A Public Inquiry into the North Cumberland Water Board’s Mosed'ale (behind Skiddaw) Scheme for supplying wnter in bulk to several Authorities in North Cumberland including Cocker- mouth*, was attended by represeutaiive.s of this Authority. (* Vide my 1947 Report). DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE. The sewage effluent from the Outfall Works remained satii- faotory. Dried sludge W'-as removed to the refuse tip by the Council. A small amount was taken by market gardeners. Sewer Extensions.— Slatefell Housing Estate-— 417 yards of 9 ins. sewer (soR). 250 yards of 9 ins. sewer (surface water). Parkside Avenue:— 70 yards of 9 ins. sewer (soil). SCAVENGING AND REMOVAL OF REFUSE. The method of scavenging and removal of refuse proceeds as formerly; collection is bi-weekly. In the Goat area night soil is still removed by the Council from a few houses (all but one condemned) by horse-drawn cart. Salvage of Waste Paper.—During the year 47 tons were baled and despatched to Paper Mills (1947—30 tons). The refuse tip at Tarn Close continues in use with controlled tipping and periodic inspections are carried out. SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE DISTRICT. When 'Mr. Nicrhoils, Sanitary Inspector and Surveyoo-, left in November, the town losi. a capable, willing and htdpfu! oHicial and fiis l)i’()lher ofhcials a very |■|'i^n(ll.\ colleague. (As I write this, sad to relate, Mr. Nicholls was not long with his new Council, Bridgenorth, before he became ill and to the deep regret of his many friends passed away on 13th May, 1949).