[Report 1924] / Medical Officer of Health, Chelmsford Borough.

  • Chelmsford (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1924
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Credit: [Report 1924] / Medical Officer of Health, Chelmsford Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Sanitary Circumstances of the District. Water Supply. The present sources of supply are the same as in past years, but the quantity is limited and it is only possible to supply water to the Town between 6 a.m. and lo p.m. throughout the year, although the pumps are working all night. Every three months samples are taken from the various supplies and forwarded to Drs. Thresh and Beale for analysis, and the reports throughout the last year have been satisfactory. Rivers and Streams. The condition of the Chelmer and its tributaries which flow through Chelmsford remains much the same as in past years. Scavenging. The disposal of refuse is being economically carried out by tipping on the low lying land in the Recreation Ground, men being constantly employed in covering the refuse as it is tipped daily and no nuisance has in any way occurred. The number of tons of refuse tipped during the year was 4,900. The work is being done by four carts and a central tip is being used. This number also includes the scavenging of Springfield Ward, which has been taken over by the Corporation ; this Ward was previously worked by contract. Food Supply and Inspection. For particulars under this head reference should be made to the reports of the Sanitary and Veterinary Inspectors. Summary of ^Vursing Arrangements, Clinics, Hospitals, Ktc. District Nursing Associations. There is one District Nurse in each of the three wards of the town. In the Springfield Ward the District Nurse undertakes midwifery cases, but the other two do not. Midwives. There are three fully qualified midwives in the Borough, one residing in each of the three wards. Clinics, etc. The School Clinics and two Infant Welfare Centres in the town are municipal, whilst the Tuberculosis and Venereal Clinics are provided by the County Council,