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In conclusion, it would be as well to call attention to sonic
remarks in my reports of last and previous years upon the
subject of the necessity for disinfecting bedding and wearing
apparel after being used by those labouring under infectious
disease, and some general remarks upon house drainage and
ventilation of drains.
No public disinfecting apparatus exists in the district.
This is much needed, as disease is fostered and spread from
infected bedding and clothing.
And also to the important subject:
That the drainage of houses should be as much as possible
external to them; that the soil pipe from water-closets should
be outside buildings; that the pipes from sinks, &c., should
be never allowed to enter a drain; and that the overflow
pipes from cisterns sould never be connected with a watercloset
or drain.
Added to which, that every drain should be provided with
I a ventilating pipe of sufficient height to carry off foul gas
I out of reach, and to prevent the possibility of sewer air
Iforcing itself into houses especially at night when houses
are closed.
That it would bo well if the public generally would use
carbolic acid more extensively in private houses, for drains
IMnd closets; as its general use would prevent putrefactive
decomposition, and render the atmosphere of drains and
sewers much more wholesome.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
F. EACIIUS WILKINSON.