London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Plumstead 1893

Annual report 1893-94

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3. All houses in which infectious diseases have occurred.
together with all bedding and general contents, have been
thoroughly disinfected and purified throughout.
4. Three hundred and seventy notices have been served for
the abatement of nuisances, which for the most part have been
complied with.
5. The following is a list of the various works carried out:
number
Sink, bath, and lavatory waster (disconnected) 201
Flushing power provided to W.C.'s 161
Water cisterns (dietetic) cleansed 41
keeping of Swine within prescribed distance 3
Dustbins provided 91
Defective paving of back yards 16
Filthy premises 4
Reconstruction of defective drainage 51
Filthy houses 5
Reconstruction of W.C.'s 69
Accumulations of refuse, manure, &c 9
W.C. soil pipes ventilated 1ll
Defective eaves spouting 7
Obstructions removed from drains 21
Yard drains efficiently trapped 43