Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Report upon the public health and sanitary condition of the Parish of St. Mary, Battersea...
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(4.) That all the "D" traps be removed from soil pipes, and
replaced by proper drawn lead syphon traps.
(5.) That all gullies that are not of glazed earthenware with
trap in the same piece, be removed and replaced with proper
gullies.
(6.) That all the Jennings' valve water closets be removed
and replaced by those of a modern type, on the bracket or Corbel
principle, with waste preventing flushing cisterns.
(7.) That the defective water closets and slop sinks in the old
Block Wards be removed and replaced with others of modern
type.
(8.) That the iron baths (all in a defective condition,) be
removed and replaced by glazed fire-clay baths.
(9.) That the Ward Scullery sinks, some of which are of
slate, some of galvanized iron, and some of wood (lead lined), all
being in a defective condition, be removed and replaced by
glazed fire-clay sinks.
(10.) That the Housemaid's sinks, which are in fair condition
be retained.
(11.) That the lavatories, which are Jennings' "Tilt-up,"
and in good condition, be retained.
(12.) That anti-syphonage pipes be provided to all soil pipes,
except where the water closets are in ranges of three or more
upon each floor.
(13.) The main western drain, running down west roadway
will be retained, but the Ventilation will be improved, as suggested
by the Architect, and three new manholes will be provided.