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

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Wandsworth 1893

Report on the health and sanitary condition of the several parishes comprised in the Wandsworth District during the year 1893

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feet of 12 inch pipe sewers, 27 manholes, and 72 gullies
have been constructed in new roads by and at the
expense of the owners.
During the making up of various private roads,
22 new gullies have been constructed, and 21 manholes
have been brought up to the surface, and proper iron
covers with dirt boxes provided in connection therewith,
at the expense of the owners.
Six new gullies have been provided in various public
roads at a cost of £27, and a manhole with tidal flap for
flushing purposes has been constructed at the head of
the sewer in Point Pleasant at a cost of £7. Twelve
surface sewer ventilators have been sealed, and twelve
6 inch by 4 inch iron ventilating pipes have been fixed
against buildings and connected to sewers in lieu of
same at a cost of £56 Is. 8d.
The gullies have been periodically flushed, cleansed,
and disinfected, and the sewers where necessary have
also been flushed and cleansed.
The pcnce received at the underground convenience
at East Hill amounted to £12 19s. 8d., and the
expenditure to £29 9s.