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obvious stage of mental irresponsibility which just falls short of the
certifiable. Tact is often more effective than the law in coping with
the impatience of neighbours and the resentment of the person complained
about.
No action was taken under this section during the year—a satisfactory
situation only made possible by much painstaking informal
work.
Superannuation Examinations Staff.
The services of private practitioners are secured for these examinations
save in instances where an existing employee's suitability
for continued employment is in question, which examinations are
carried out by the Medical Officer of Health.
During the year arrangements were made for the examination
of 201 employees or prospective employees (52 permanent and 149
temporary).
SECTION C.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
Water.
The general supply is from the South Essex Waterworks Company
and is of excellent quality. 12 samples were taken by the Public
Health Department during the year and a typical sample analysis
is provided below:—
"This sample is clear and bright in appearance and is of a
high standard of bacterial purity. These results are indicative
of a water which is wholesome in character and suitable for
drinking and domestic purposes."
The South Essex Waterworks Company were good enough to
supply us with the following particulars:—
"The water supply of the whole of your area has been satisfactory
in quality and quantity.
Bacteriological and chemical examinations are made of the
raw water, of the water in its various stages of treatment and
of the water going into supply.
A total of over 3,500 chemical, bacteriological and biological
examinations have been made and all water going into supply
was wholesome.
In addition, analyses have also been made of samples obtained
from consumers' taps in the various parts of the Company's
district, including that of your Council, and all proved to be
satisfactory.
The water supplied is not plumbo-solvent.
No action has been necessary in respect to any form of contamination.