[Report 1938] / Medical Officer of Health, Buxton Borough.

  • Buxton (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1938
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Credit: [Report 1938] / Medical Officer of Health, Buxton Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    (1) Health Visitors 2 (2) Female, other than Health Visitors 0 (3) Male 0 5. Orthopaedic Treatment :— Arrangements are made whereby children attending public elemen- tary schools receive treatment at the Devonshire Royal Hospital, under the direction and guidance of orthopaedic specialists. Section C. SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA. Water Supply : The sources of supply are mainly upland surface water, and in a year of normal average rainfall the supplies meet the demand, but prolonged drought might create the desire for larger storage accommodation. The water is controlled by l.cctenological examination at frequent intervals and chemical examinations check any possible excessive plumbo-solvency. Chlorinating Plant for each source has been installed and in this way the whole Borough is safeguarded against risk from accidentally contaminated water. Sewerage : It has been decided to modernise the outfall works at Fairfield and there is now a likelihood that work will commence, at an early date, to secure for this part of the Borough a good and harmless sewage effluent. Smoke Abatement : It is fully realised that the emission of a certain amount of smoke is inevitable, and it is impossible to prohibit smoke entirely without penalising industry. The Council has considered the adoption of byelaws to deal with smoke nuisances. Eradication of Bed Bugs : No occasion arose requiring the eradication of bed bugs during the year. Swimming Baths ; There are two swimming pools in the Borough, one owned by the Corporation and one privately owned. Neither pool is supplied with filtration or chlorinating plant. Schools : See School Medical Officer’s Report.