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 Orsett]
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WATER SUPPLIES.
There have been two hundred and ninety-one
houses connected on from the South Essex Water
Company's main to the following Parishes, viz. :—
West Thurrock, 34; Little Thurrock, 52; South
Ockendon, 15; Aveley, 6; Stifford, 12; ChadwellSt.-Mary,
63; West Tilbuiy, 15; Mucking, 5;
Stanford-le-Hope, 21; Corringham, 35; Orsett, 27;
Horndon-on-the-Hill, 6. Total, 291.
BAKEHOUSES.
I have inspected the several Bakehouses and
requested the limewashing, &c., as required, and in
each case they have received prompt attention.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
Periodical inspections of Slaughterhouses are
made, and any defects in drainage are promptly
remedied.
I also insist on the limewashing of walls and
byres in connection with same, and the removal of
offal from the premises.
DAIRIES AND COWSHEDS.
There are twenty-four Milk Shops and Dairies,
and twenty-five Cowsheds, all of which are in a
satisfactory condition.
MORTUARIES.
There are two Mortuaries one at Tilbury, and
one at Stanford-le-Hope, both under my supervision,
and after each case, the interior of each is thoroughly
cleansed with water and disinfectants.