View report page

75
Sanitary Proceedings, &c.—Table VI. in the Appendix
gives an epitome of the sanitary work of the year, and
to it I refer the reader. An important improvement was
the removal of nine cesspools from various parts of the
District. The removal of one pig nuisance is another
encouraging improvement, as well as the riddance of no
less than 37 accumulations of offal, manure, &c. It was
necessary in three cases to obtain legal assistance in
getting improvements effected. In two of these cases
compulsory orders were obtained, and, of course, complied
with.
The Cow and Slaughter-houses underwent their usual
inspection. Most of them were in a highly creditable
condition. The regulations imposed on the slaughterhouse
keepers have effected great improvement, and it
would be productive of good if somewhat similar rules
were imposed on the dairy-keepers, though in this District
restrictions are hardly necessary.
Tlw Water Supply. — Complaints have frequently
been made to me of the condition of the water supplied to
the District. For remarks and suggestions on that subject
see introductory report, pages 15-18.
ALEXANDER WALKER, M.B.,
Medical Officer of Health
for Putney and Roehampton.