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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

Heston and Isleworth 1911

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]

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Table: DRAINAGE.Tests.During the year 281 tests and re-tests were applied by the Health Department, and the following table gives a statement of the reasons for the tests, the number of houses involved and the number of houses in which the drains were found defective :—

DRAINAGE.

Tests.During the year 281 tests and re-tests were applied by the Health Department, and the following table gives a statement of the reasons for the tests, the number of houses involved and the number of houses in which the drains were found defective :—

On com-plaint.By request.New buildings.Other causes.Total.
No. of houses tested9511714145
No. of houses in which drains were found defective84441369
No. of houses in which drains were found intact1173176
No. of re-tests during and after repairs54125515136

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HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
30 houses let in lodgings are now on the Register, but a
much larger number remain unregistered. It is in these sub-let
houses that overcrowding and insanitary conditions exist, and I
am hopeful that soon, with the staff at its full complement, the
Committee will be able to do a great deal of work in ameliorating
these conditions and protecting the public health.
COMMON LODGING HOUSES.
There are two registered common lodging houses within the
district. Both are under constant supervision and are kept in
good order.