[Report 1953] / Medical Officer of Health, Wrexham Borough.
- Wrexham (Wales). Borough Council.
- Date:
- 1953
Licence: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Credit: [Report 1953] / Medical Officer of Health, Wrexham Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![fPAll schools should have modern flushing lavatories, inside the school buildings. There should be adequate wash-hand basins provided with hot and cold water, soap and towels suitably placed directly opposite the entrance to each water closet cubicle. Hospital Kitchens. Periodic inspections of Hospital Kitchens within the Borough are now being undertaken, and reports are submitted to the appropriate committee after each inspection. NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948. Section 47. The supervision of the elderly persons living alone is becoming an increasingly important function of the Health Authority. During the year several visits were made, but no action was taken under the above Act. WATER. The water supply to the Borough has been satisfactory with regards quality and quantity. During the year 18 samples were taken at various points in the town, and submitted for bacteriological examination, all were reported as being satisfactory. The water is supplied by the Wrexham and East Denbighshire Water Cort] ny. DRAINAGE AND SEWAGE. Towards the end of the year a Public Inquiry was held with regard to the provision of a new main sewer to drain the Eastern boundary of the town. The Inquiry also considered the need for the extension of the Five Fords sewage disposal plant which has become overloaded due to the rapid increase in housing and also having to deal with added trade waste from various industries, and also from works on the Trading Estate. Since the war approximately 30 privately owned houses have been erected within the Borough. These are provided with septic tanks and will eventually be connected to the main sewer when the latter has been approved and installed. HOUSING. The building and rehousing programme of the Borough continues. During the year great progress has been made and a total of 367 houses was erected. These were made up as follows: — Houses ... ... 297 Flats ... 60 Bungalows ... 10](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b28882301_0021.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
