[Report 1925] / Medical Officer of Health, Eccles Borough.

  • Eccles (Greater Manchester, England). Borough Council.
Date:
1925
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Credit: [Report 1925] / Medical Officer of Health, Eccles Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

    36/74 (page 34)
    Sanitary Conveniences.—The numbers and variety of conveni- ences in use within the Borough are as follows:— Fresh water flushed separate closets ... ... ... 12845 Slop water flushed closets ... ... ... ... ... 213 Fresh water flushed latrines (46 sets) ... ... ... 179 Earth closets ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 9 Pail closets^—houses 3, works 17 ... ... ... ... 20 Privy pits ... ... ... ... ... .. ... 3 Ashpits ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... 2 Ashbins ... ... ... ... ... .. ... 11137 Baths ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 5160 CLOSETS. Five waste water closets were abolished and substituted l)y 3 fresh water flushed W.C.’s, and 6 dwelling-houses were provided with extra W.C.’s upstairs. There were reported 10 defective closet basins, and 56 other defects in connection with W.C. fittings— the total, 66, represents less than .51 per cent, of the whole. Nine houses were re-drained. LICENSED HOUSES. In accordance with the terms of a resolution of the Licensing Committee, the Health Committee instructed me to report upon the condition of the “on” licensed premises, with special reference to the character and sufficiency of the sanitary accommodation installed. An inspection was made, and a report thereon was submitted. There are 47 such premises and in only 9 co\;ld the W.C. and urinal accommodation be regarded as really satisfactory, having regard to the needs of the tenants and of the male and female customers. I understand the matter is under consideration by the Licens- ing Committee. In a few instances, however, the owners are already giving attention to the matter with a view to the ])re})aration of plans of alterations and additions. ASHBINS. No other form of house refuse storage is in use in the Borough. The number of defective ashbins (607) was equal to 5.4 per cent, of all in use. At this rate, with present costs, the charge per house for renewals is equal to less than sixpence per annum. There were also 48 cases of defective ashbin lids. Preliminary and Statutory notices served under Section 36 Public Health Act, 1875, in respect of ashbin renewals numbered 614. The de])artment supplied 646 complete ashbins, and 45 ashbin lids, all at the cost of owners.