[Report 1905] / Medical Officer of Health, Bournemouth County Borough.

  • Bournemouth (England). County Borough Council. nb2004301338.
Date:
1905
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Credit: [Report 1905] / Medical Officer of Health, Bournemouth County Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Contractor’s estimate for supplying houses with water as under :— £ s. d. 13, Nursery Road, Winton 415 4 16, Parley Road, Winton i 4 i 21, Parley Road, Winton 415 7 10 15 o POLLUTION OF BOURNE STREAM. It is satisfactory to report that there has been a marked improvement in the condition of the stream during the year. The structural alterations and improve- ments carried out by the engineers to the Gas & Water Co. and the Electric Light Co. have been effectual in preventing the waste products and oil from draining into the stream from their respective works as in previous years. I',') “Surprise” inspections have been made during the year, and samples of water were taken at the time of each inspection, and the result was satisfactory in every instance. DRAINAGE FOR NEW BUILDINGS. The following works have been executed in con- nection with the testing of drainage and fitments for new buildings : — 493 new drains have been subjected to the water test. In 105 instances it has been necessary to apply a second test. In 28 instances it has been necessary to apply a third test. In 12 instances it has been necessary to apply a fourth test. In 377 instances the fittings of new houses have been subjected to the smoke test. In 27 instances it has been found necessary to apply a second test. In one instance it has been found necessary to apply a third test.