[Report 1940] / Medical Officer of Health, Caernarvonshire Combined Sanitary Districts (Bangor City, Conway Borough, Bethesda U.D.C., Betws y Coed U.D.C., Llandudno U.D.C., Llanfairfechan U.D.C., Penmaenmawr U.D.C., Nant Conway R.D.C., Ogwen R.D.C., Caernarvon Borough, Pwllheli Borough, Criccieth U.D.C., Portmadoc U.D.C., Gwyrfai R.D.C., Lleyn R.D.C.).

  • Caernarvonshire Combined Sanitary Districts.
Date:
1940
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Credit: [Report 1940] / Medical Officer of Health, Caernarvonshire Combined Sanitary Districts (Bangor City, Conway Borough, Bethesda U.D.C., Betws y Coed U.D.C., Llandudno U.D.C., Llanfairfechan U.D.C., Penmaenmawr U.D.C., Nant Conway R.D.C., Ogwen R.D.C., Caernarvon Borough, Pwllheli Borough, Criccieth U.D.C., Portmadoc U.D.C., Gwyrfai R.D.C., Lleyn R.D.C.). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Wetter Supply.—A new water-main was made to serve the Council’s Housing Estate at Ty nrhos, and an extension waz made for Nos. 1—15 Arvonia Terrace, Ty Eiddcw, Brynawelon and Nos. 1—2 Parciau Bach. New Service Pipes for the Mynydd Ednyfed section were laid. Chemical and Bacteriological tests of the water are made periodically and the results have proved most satisfactory. Water Inspection is regularly made and a Water-Meter has been fixed at Cefn Collwyn t° register the flow of water daily. Drainage and Sewerage.—These systems have been maintained. House Defuse.—This is cleared regularly, once a week throughout the year and, during the 6 Summer months, three times a week at the Hotels and large Boading Houses. The Refuse Tip (controlled) is outside the district. Housing.—There are 30 Working class dwellings owned by the Council. Milk Supply.—During 1940 the County Council granted 2 licences within the district, one to sell T.T. Milk and one to sell Accredited milk. One sample of milk was taken, which proved genuine. Meat Supply.—The Council’s public Abattoir is not now being used for the purpose, meat being distributed from Port madoc. Private Camps.—Such Camps are inspected, but no encouragement is given them. Disinfection and Disinfestation.—When fevers are notified, disinfectants are supplied free, and houses, schools, etc., disinfected by the Surveyor. Some bedding had to be destroyed, the Council replacing such for the householders. A flat in one hause had to be disinfested. 'This was done by an outside firm, using Hydrocyanic Acid. Mortuary.—A mortuary has been established for the first time, this being close to the ceme- tery. Rats and Mice.—The system is in operation with good results. Ambulance.— A unit has been formed and an ambulance van been presented to the Town. Fire Extinguishing Measures.—These have been brought up-to-date. SOME WAR-TIME ACTIVITIES. (a) Billeting of Evacuees.—Householders have billeted evacuees from Merseyside since t he beginning of hostilities. Later, an empty mansion just outside the district was taken by a private organisation, and a batch of refugee infants (without their parents) brought there from bombarded London. Hostels.—Within the district, the Girls Friendly Society Premises have been turned into a Hostel. It is expected that further premises will be acquired as Hostels. Also premises for a Sick-Bay, School ]Yo>rk.—Chapel school-rooms have been lent for day-school purposes for some sections of the evacuee children. (b) Air Raid Shelters:—Two shelters have been erected. (c) Gas Decontamination.—The temporarily disused public Abattoir has been scheduled for Cleansing and Gas-Decontamination purposes (for treating Food-Stuffs, &c.).