[Report 1895] / Medical Officer of Health, Hunslet R.D.C.

  • Hunslet (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1895
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Credit: [Report 1895] / Medical Officer of Health, Hunslet R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    WATER SUPPLY. —The supply of wholesome water from the mains continues to progress. Sixty-six more houses have been supplied during the year, the total number of houses now having the public supply being 1225. In September, I reported on the impurity of the water supply to the New Hall Estate, Middleton, and the houses were connected to the mains very shortly after. The question of water supply at Newsam Green still requires consideration. In September 1894, in a report on that subject, I recommen- ded that the mains should be carried to that hamlet. The mains have been laid to Belle-isle, Middleton,but no attempt has been made to connect the houses yet. In May, I reported that, though the water supply to this district gave no evidence of impurity at that time, yet there were many circumstances which rendered a public supply desirable. SEWERAGE AND SANITARY WORK.-The Station Master’s office at Woodlesford, which was reported upon as being badly ventilated and deficient in cubical capacity, has been pulled down, and two new offices of ample space, light and ventilation have been substituted. The drainage of Hermon Terrace, Halton, still remains unsatisfactory. It. was resolved in Mav, that the houses should be drained into a cesspool on the opposite side of the road, though I am still of opinion, that it would be more satisfactory if carried to the Tadcaster Sewage Works. With regard to the Lemonroyd Sewage Works, an agree- ment has been made with the Rothwell District Council, whereby that Authority takes over the works, and undertakes to treat our sewage on terms mutually agreed. The total number of nuisances reported during 1895, has been 69, of which 65 have been abated. Four houses have been condemned as unfit for habitation. There have been no legal proceedings for the abatement of nuisances. I regret that the Council have resolved not to enforce trapped sink pipes ; surely this is a retrograde movement, and one well worthy of re-consideration.