[Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Prestatyn U.D.C.

  • Prestatyn (Wales). Urban District Council.
Date:
1951
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Credit: [Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Prestatyn U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Sewerage The sewerage scheme for the area, excluding Meliden, consists of a gravity scheme on the higher levels to which sewage is raised by Ejectors from the low lying areas, and the whole of the sewage is discharged untreated into the sea. The system has worked satis- factorily during the year. There is also a pumping station serving Y Efrith which has operated satisfactorily. Meliden Sewerage is also partly on the gravity system and partly pumped. The sewage is purified at a disposal works and discharged into a watercourse. The system is satisfactory. The surface water sewerage system is separate from the foul water system and is satisfactory except during abnormal rainfall, when a small amount of flooding occurs, largely due to the unsatisfactory state of land drainage south of the main railway line. No major alteration or additions have been carried out during the year; necessary repairs and alterations, due to wear and tear have received attention. Prestatyn Gutter Following works in 1948 the condition of the gutter is improved and in spite of heavy rainfall there has been no serious flooding. Work remains to be done in regard to some tributaries to the gutter on the South side in order to prevent waterlogging of adjoining lands, which has proved a nuisance. Food Supplies Careful supervision has been maintained over the premises of retailers, especially those of Butchers, Bakeiies