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Barking 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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All samples were found to be of a high standard of bacterial purity.
WATER SUPPLY
Domestic Water
Each month samples from the main supplies were obtained for bacteriological
examination and twice during the year for chemical analysis. All were reported to
be satisfactory.
Industrial Water
There have been twelve samples of water obtained from the wells in use at
factories submitted to bacteriological examination.
Samples of water from both main and deep wells supply were found to be of a
high standard of bacteriological purity.
RAINFALL
Rain fell during the year on 237 days and measured 21.68 inches compared
with 24.90 inches for the previous year.
Daily records show that 0.01 inches or more rain fell on 139 days and 0.04
inches or more rain was recorded on 98 days.
OVERSEAS VISITOR
The British Council requested the Corporation to allow Mr. O.E. Edet, Senior
Health Superintendent from Onitsha, Nigeria, to visit the Borough for four days.
During his stay, Mr. Edet had an opportunity of studying the methods of administration
used in connection with the work of the Public Health Inspector. He
also accompanied the Public Health Inspectors on their routine visits and so had
practical experience of the work done.
From discussions it would appear that Mr. Edet's public health problems in
Nigeria differ basically from those encountered in this country.
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