[Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Newport (Gwent) Port Health Authority.
- Newport (Wales). Port Health Authority.
- Date:
- 1952
Licence: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Credit: [Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Newport (Gwent) Port Health Authority. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![SECTION V—WATER SUPPLY (1) Source of supply for {a) the district—^The drinking water of the Port is obtained from the Corporation of Newport, which obtains its supply from upland waters which are impounded in Reservoirs, the water subsequently being filtered through pressure filters. An additional supply is obtained from Talybont (Brecon Beacons) which is passed through Gravdty Low Pressure Filters and chlorinated. (&) shipping—this water is shipped direct from the town mains. {2) Reports of tests for contamination Monthly tests for contamination and quarterly chemical analysis are carried out by the Public Analyst. (•5) Precautions tnhen against contamination of hydra7its and hosepipes Hydrants and hosepipes are covered and are flushed out before being used. {4) Number and sanitarp condition of water hoat.s, and poioers of control hy the Authority. There are no water boats operating within the district of the Port. SECTION VI—PUBLIC HEALTH (SHIPS) REGULATIONS, 1952 {!) LIST OF INFECTED AREAS. {Regulation 6). Arrangements for the preparation and amendment of the list, the form of the list, the persons to whom it is s'uppliefd', and the procedure for supplying it to those persons. Lists are made out from time to time as necessary, amendments being notified by letter. The lists are typed on gummed paper which are fixed within specially prepared holders. Supplies of the latter being issued to officers of II.M. Customs, Immigration Officer and Pilots through the Pilotage Board. The lists are sent to the above hy post and any urgent changes being notified by telephone. (2) RADIO MESSAGES. {a) Arrangements for sending permission hy radio for ships to enter the district. {Regulation 13.) No application has been made to the Minister for a declaration that the Port Health Authority be considered as a “ radio transmitting port.” {h) Arrangements for receiving messages hy radio friom ships and> for t acting thereon. {Regulation 14 (l) {a) and (2).] Arrang'ements have been made for the reception (and decoding if ^ necessary) of wireless messages sent direct to the Port Health I Office and the telegraijhic addi'ess of “ Portelth, Newport ” has](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b2886749x_0009.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
