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146
INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
Nearly every house in which any iufectious disease
occurred was visited ; the sanitary avrangements and surroundings
being carefully inspected for the purpose of ascertaining
whether any defects or nuisances existed.
Directions were given as to isolation and the usual rides
to be obtained to prevent the spread of disease.
Inquiry was also made to ascertain the probable origin
of the disease, and where possible the history traced. The
result of the enquiry was then reported to the Medical
Officer of Health.
The number of infectious diseases notified and entered
in the Register was 446.
WATER SUPPLY.
Very few complaints were received respecting shortage
of water, and these, upon investigation, showed that the
cause was due to defective fittings.
There were only 11 intimations from the Metropolitan
Water Boai d, of water being cut off from inhabited houses.
These houses were at once visited and notice served upon the
responsible person, to reinstate the supply within 4H hours.
No intimation is given by the S.E.W.W. Co , when
they cut off the supply, although I frequently requested
them to give me this information.