[Report 1929] / Medical Officer of Health, Ilkeston Borough.

  • Ilkeston (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1929
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Credit: [Report 1929] / Medical Officer of Health, Ilkeston Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Certain extensions of the peripheral water supply have been made amounting to a total of 1,350 yards of 3 inch main. This includes the main to the new Northern housing site and to the new site in Oakwell Crescent, and also to houses in Pimlico, near the canal. Rivers and Streams,—The supervision of rivers and streams in this area is carried out by the Trent Fishery Board. Drainage and Sewerage.—New sewers have been laid to the new Northern housing site, and also to the site in Oakwell Crescent and St. Andrew’s Drive. The new road and bridge at the Sewage Disposal Works have been completed and this has greatly facilitated the carting away of the sludge. The Disposal Works have been examined and reported on by the firm of engineers who constructed the original plant, and a comprehensive scheme for their extension has been adopted by the Council and awaits the sanction of higher authority. Closet Accommodation.—The conversion of pail closets to water closets has proceeded according to the scheme which was commenced in 1927. During the past year 762 pail closets were converted into water closets. The number of pail closets has been reduced during the last three years from 2,232 to 385. Further details are given in the table headed Excrement Disposal. Scavenging.—This work is performed by a contractor and there has been no extension during the year. The total amount of refuse has diminished owing to the lessened amount of pail contents as a result of the conversion scheme. Particulars are given in the tables at the end of this Report. Sanitary Inspection of the Area.—Full details in tabular form are given in the table headed Sanitary Inspection of the District. Smoke Abatement.—A close watch has been kept on chimneys in order to prevent a nuisance arising from the emission of smoke and grit. Several observations have been made during the year and advice has been given as regards the necessary height of chim- neys and the need for efficient stoking. In this way nuisance has been abated. Premises and Occupations which can be controlled by Byelaws or Regulations.—A list of these and the w7ork done in connection therewith is given in the tabular report on the Sanitary Inspection of the District under the headings of Offensive Trades, Common Dodging Houses, Petroleum Act, Canal Boats, Bakehouses, Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops and Slaughter Houses.