[Report 1915] / Medical Officer of Health, Leek U.D.C.

  • Leek (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1915
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Credit: [Report 1915] / Medical Officer of Health, Leek U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    SANITARY INSPECTOR’S REPORT UNDER ARTICLE XX. During the year ended December, 1915, the following cases of Nuisance and other matters complained of were dealt with, comprising :— CASES Defective or want of private drainage ... ... 18 Drains tested with smoke ... ... 6 Choked Sewers... ... ... ... ... 2 Defective Water-closets ... ... 12 Privies converted into Water-closets ... ... 9 Accumulation of offensive matter ... . 17 Want of drain ventilation ... ... ... 5 Houses in a filthy condition ... . 4 Nuisances arising from overcrowding ... ... 17 Defective water spouting ... .. 12 Defective roofs ... ... ... ... ••• 6 Slaughter-house nuisance ... ... 3 Want of proper receptacle for stable manure ... 2 Offensive swill tubs ... ... . Want of proper ventilation Want of proper paving in private yards attached to dwelling-houses ... ... 14 Want of proper privy or water-closet accommodation 9 Want of proper moveable receptacles for ashes ... 173 Number of houses disinfected ... ... ... 238 Number of schools disinfected ... . 14 Number of infected articles, bedding, etc., disinfected 7702 A considerabe number of nuisances were promptly abated on their being intimated to the persons responsible. Tj- >0