[Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Wigan R.D.C.

  • Wigan (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1947
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Credit: [Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Wigan R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The following table gives analyses of water supplies :— Analyses of Water Supplies at 31st December, ] 946. Numbe r of Houses On Public On Private Parish. Supply Supplies, Wells Total etc. Dalton . 106 31 137 Haigh . 222 1 223 Parbold . 264 15 279 Shevington . 892 — 883 Worthington . 42 10 52 Wrightington 632 79 680 Totals 2,158 136 2,254 Conversions.—During the year 10 privy closets were converted to fresh W.C.s and 6 to pails. Movable ashbins were provided to 16 houses to replace ashpits. The Council do not contribute towards the cost of conversions, and all the foregoing have been done in response to informal notices. Public Cleansing.—Scavenging of the district is carired out by direct labour, and the Council’s own Motor Wagon. HOUSING. General Housing Conditions.— Building Development continued on a small scale during the year. Drainage is dis¬ charged into Septic Tanks, and the effluent into the nearest watercourse, or in some instances into the Council’s Sewer. New Buildings.—During 1947, 19 new dwelling-houses were erected in the Rural District. INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD. Dairies and Cowsheds.—Lime washing is carried out twice during the year or as often as may be necessary. The number of Cowkeepers who are Accredited Producers is 9.
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