[Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Beaminster R.D.C.

  • Beaminster (Dorset, England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1951
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Credit: [Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Beaminster R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Water Supplies SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA, Hooke Source. In the early part of the year, the Consultant Engineers reported that after carefully considering all the factors involved, they were satisfied that sufficient water would be available for the Council's requirements from the springs feeding the lower parts of the eastern watercress beds. After receiving a Report from the Sub-Committee and the Consultant Engineer of the meeting which they attended on 24th April, 1951? and at which representatives of the owner of the cressbeds were present, the Council resolved that the District Valuer be asked to negotiate the purchase of the cressbeds and land on the basis of the agreement reached at the joint meeting. Seven samples were taken from the proposed source and all were found to be satisfactory. It was agreed that samples from the springs feeding the eastern beds be taken at two monthly intervals and that they be submitted for chemical and bacteriological analyses. CorBcombe and Halstock Scheme. Much progress was made regarding the extinguishment of water rights and purchasing land for the above scheme. The Ministry awarded 1st April, 1951,'as the starting date for the construction of the service reservoir. Tenders were received for this construction but owing to the steel position, the Consulting Engineers were instructed to re-design the reservoir’in mass concrete and to obtain a revised tender from the contractors. Plans showing the proposed pipe line were approved in September, and in October, the Ministry awarded 1st January, 1952, as the starting date for the laying of the water mains. Netherbury Scheme. In February, the Council resolved to extend the water main from Netherbury village to Whitecross, and to defer the proposed extension from Whitecross to Great Strpde until the results of the Water Engineer's investigations into the amount of surplus water on the Beaminster supply, are known. In June, it was decided to ask the Ministry for a loan of £2,566, that an application for a grant be made, and that the necessary pipes and castings be ordered, ThOrncombe Supply. In the beginning of the year a chlorinating plant was installed. Monthly samples taken for analyses were all satisfactory except that for October when the chlorinator was out of order, Besminster Supply. A suitable pressure reduction valve was ordered in January. The Water Engineer continued his search for leaking pipes, stop-cocks, and valves which are leading to so much waste in the supply. 12 samples taken for analyses were all satisfactory. Chcdington. The water supply to this village was being investigated towards the latter part of the year.