[Report 1910] / Medical Officer of Health, Crompton U.D.C.

  • Crompton (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1910
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Credit: [Report 1910] / Medical Officer of Health, Crompton U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    NIGHTSOIL AND REFUSE DISPOSAL The collection and removal of nig-htsoil and refuse is now efficiently done by the servants of the Council under the superin- tendence of the Sanitary Inspector. The nightsoil is used as manure, and the refuse is tipped on waste ground. The streets and street grids were kept clean by the servants of the Council. HOUSING AND TOWN PLANNING ACT, 1909. The Sanitary Inspector has been appointed by the Council to be the Officer under the above Act. He has reported to the Com- mittee with regard to 48 houses which have been inspected. Six statutory notices have been served. Sufficient time has not yet elapsed for the notices to have been complied with as the work of inspection was not commenced until the latter end of the year 1910. COMMON LODGING HOUSES. There are two registered common lodging-houses in the district, which provide accommodation for 71 men. These have been frequently visited, and have been found in a clean condition. No breaches of the bye-laws in connection with them have been notified during the year. VAN DWELLERS. The vans occupied by travelling showmen and hawkers were inspected during the Wakes and at other times when necessary. Sanitary conveniences for their use and pails for refuse are provided by the Council on the Market Ground. DAIRIES AND COWSHEDS. There are 53 dairies and cowsheds in the district. These have been inspected periodically. Improvements have been effected during the year, but further ones remain to be done. One notice to limewash was required. The following improvements have been effected :— Air space, ventilation, drainage, and lighting of cowshed improved ... ... ... ... i Ventilation and lighting of cowshed ... ... i Lighting of dairy improved ... ... ... i SLAUGHTER HOUSES. There are 8 registered private slaughter houses in the district. The premises are well conducted and are kept clean. The Inspector has paid 151 visits to the slaughter houses during the year, and, being aware of the time of slaughtering, has timed his visits in accordance. He has regularly visited the shops where meat and other foods are offered for sale, also the weekly market. No seizure of meat has been made during the year, but parts of several tuberculous carcases have been destroyed after submission