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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

Wimbledon 1927

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]

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Table: TABLE III.The following is a summary of the nuisances abated, and sanitary improvements carried out under the supervision of the Inspectorial Staff:—

TABLE III.

The following is a summary of the nuisances abated, and sanitary improvements carried out under the supervision of the Inspectorial Staff:—

Accumulations removed30
Cisterns provided1
Cisterns repaired, cleansed or covered89
Drains, new, provided6
Drainage systems made water-tight by patent process14
Drains, repaired or altered56
Drains, stoppages removed75
Dustbins provided115
Flushing cisterns, new, provided51
Flushing cisterns repaired110
Manure receptacles provided2
Overcrowding nuisances abated6
R.W. pipes disconnected10
Roofs repaired227
Rooms stripped and cleansed883
Verminous rooms cleansed9
Soilpipes, new, provided14
Soilpipes, repaired or altered13
Vent pipes, new, provided20
Vent pipes, repaired or altered39
Waste pipes, new, provided71
Waste pipes repaired, disconnected or trapped60
Water-closets, new, provided72
Water-closets, repaired or ventilated8
Water services restored39
Yards paved11
Yards repaired70
Guttering repaired180
Floors ventilated15
Nuisances abated from damp walls181
Water supply direct from main6
Sinks provided41
Rooms fumigated512
Other nuisances2215
5,251