[Report 1954] / Medical Officer of Health, Liskeard Borough.

  • Liskeard (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1954
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Credit: [Report 1954] / Medical Officer of Health, Liskeard Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Sanitary Inspector's Report, 1954 Water Supply The position relating to the supply of water to the Borough and to a portion of the Liskeard Rural District was as for the year 1953* The Rural District has, however taken a greater amount of water than in the previous 12 months, this additional draw-off together with the increase in the amount of water used at the Liskeard Cattle Market has at times reduced the amount held in the filtered water tanks to less than 6 hours supply. Water Supply Distribution No serious shortage of water has been reported and any complaints have been traced to defective service pipes and fittings. The replacement of certain water mains has been under!consideration by the Council, but the matter has been postponed for a decision relating to the taking over of the Distribution System by the Joint Water Board. Sewerage and Sewage Disposal Nu further action has been taken by the Council for extension to the sewers or for the provision of Sewage Disposal Yforks. Meat Inspection The inspection of carcases of animals slaughtered has become increasingly difficult, there being an increase of approximately 40% over those dealt with during the previous year,and of the total slaughtered 90% are for retail in districts outside the Liskeard Borough i.e. Liskeard Rural District including other areas from Exeter to Penzance with surpluses to London. The period of slaughter is from early morning to early evening at times up to 7«p.m. and a late inspection must be made to enable the meat to be moved very early the following morning. The number of animals dealt with and inspected amounted to / see over.