[Report 1900] / Medical Officer of Health, Swinton (Yorks.) U.D.C.

  • Swinton (Yorkshire, England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1900
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Credit: [Report 1900] / Medical Officer of Health, Swinton (Yorks.) U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Water Supply. The inefficient supply is prejudicial to the public health, more especially during the summer. Too much economy is used for public sanitary purposes such as watering the streets and flushing sewers. Also, for domestic purposes, the general introduction of water closets and baths cannot be strongly urged until a larger supply is obtained. For many years you have supplemented your supply with the overflow from Foster's Spring. This source should be absolutely condemned, as it is very liable to pollution; although your officers keep a watchful eye on this spring knowing too well of the danger* yet nothing they can do will prevent a serious outbreak of Typhoid^ or other filth disease should certain specific germs be washed into- the spring and pass through your filter. The great inconvenience experienced by the occupiers of houses in Rockingham Road on account of the extremely intermitt- ent and irregular supply is, I believe, now under your consideration. Administration of Cowsheds. Possibly no form of food requires more careful protection from germs of disease than milk Further, wholesome milk cannot reasonably expected to be drawn from unhealthy animals. In order, therefore, to protect the milk supplies produced in your district you have, on my recommendation, made regulations as empowered by Article 13 of ^he Dairy Cows and Milksheds Order, 1885. And also appointed a Veterinary Surgeon for the examination of animals in cases requiring skilled advice. Unfortunately milk comes into your district from various outside, and often doubtful sources. And on the other hand some of the neighbouring districts benefit by your regulations ; as for instance, every pint of milk from one of the farms in your district is sold beyond your borders. It is therefore obvious that such regulations as you have adopted should be made compulsory throughout the country. V' */