London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Wandsworth 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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TABLE 2
| Putney | Central | Battersea | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premises cleansed and repaired | 172 | 251 | 396 | 819 |
| Drains tested | 129 | 80 | 58 | 267 |
| Drains cleansed or repaired | 636 | 421 | 308 | 1,365 |
| Water closets cleansed, repaired or renewed | 138 | 112 | 157 | 407 |
| Soil pipes altered or repaired | 46 | 25 | 35 | 106 |
| Waste pipes provided, altered or repaired | 87 | 54 | 118 | 259 |
| Rainwater pipes repaired | 14 | 18 | 40 | 72 |
| Roofs and gutters repaired | 114 | 169 | 296 | 579 |
| Damp-courses inserted | 2 | — | 4 | 6 |
| Damp conditions otherwise remedied | 92 | 130 | 270 | 492 |
| Yards drained or paved | 6 | 3 | 5 | 14 |
| Dustbins provided | 9 | 12 | 7 | 28 |
| Water cisterns cleansed, covered or repaired | 7 | 5 | 4 | 16 |
| Water supply reinstated | 116 | 56 | 165 | 337 |
| Defective stoves and fireplaces remedied | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
| Animals improperly kept | 1 | 2 | — | 3 |
| Accumulations of rubbish, etc., | ||||
| removed | 26 | 14 | 31 | 71 |
| Urinals cleansed or repaired | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Smoke nuisances | 4 | 5 | 7 | 16 |
| Other nuisances | 4 | 10 | 11 | 25 |
| Totals | 1,604 | 1,371 | 1,920 | 4,895 |
| Number of preliminary notices served | 220 | 380 | 488 | 1,088 |
| Number of preliminary notices complied with | 204 | 287 | 441 | 932 |
| Number of abatement notices served | 93 | 281 | 221 | 595 |
| Number of abatement notices complied with | 101 | 284 | 336 | 721 |
Legal proceedings
During the year, legal proceedings were taken by the Council in
twenty-six instances in connection with the abatement of nuisances.
Drainage work
Drainage work to new premises, reconstruction of drains to
existing premises and drainage in connection with conversion
schemes are carried out under the supervision of technical assistants
of the department in co-ordination with the public health inspectors.
Plans are required to be submitted to the Council for approval
under the drainage by-laws and during the year 383 applications
were received.