Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hayes]
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The method of disposal is by sedimentation and subsequent treatment by
percolating filters.
CLOSET ACCOMMODATION.
All dwellings conuected to the sewers are provided with water closets of
approved pattern, in accordance with the requirements of the Council; where there
are no sewers earth closets and a few privies are in use.
SCAVENGING.
The house refuse is removed by the Council in proper sanitary covered carts
from every house in the District once in each week, and is carted to a tip within
the District. The Council has in force a new bye-law making the provision of a
proper sanitary dust-bin for every house compulsory, and about 100 have been
provided upon request.
SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE DISTRICT.
The number of premises visited by myself in connection with Infectious
Disease is 34.
The number of premises visited by myself largely in company with the
Sanitary Inspector is 33.
Inspections made by Sanitary Inspector:
Upon complaint 3
In connection with Infectious Disease 20
Periodical 14
Total number of Inspections of all kinds 304
Statutory Orders issued -
Informal Notices issued 79
Summonses served -
PREMISES AND OCCUPATIONS WHICH CAN BE CONTROLLED
BY BYE-LAWS.
None in the District.
SCHOOLS.
There are three Public Elementary Schools in the District. Hayes Council
School, Clayton Road; Dr. Triplett's School, Hayes Town; and Yeading
Elementary School. The Managers of Dr. Triplett's School have under
consideration the provision of additional class room accommodation to meet the
demands of increasing population.