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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
Poplar 1915
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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ELECTROLYTIC DISINFECTING FLUID.
Output of Fluid; Distribution of Fluid; Cost of Material and
Electricity; Bottles, Corks and Labels; Total Quantity
Manufactured Since Installation of Plant; Expenditure
for the Year ended 31st March, 1915, and Expenditure for
Half-Year ended 30th September, 1915, Average Expenditure
for Three Years ended 31st March, 1915, Estimate for Year
ended 31st March, 1916, and for Year ending 31st March,
1917; Spraying and Cleansing Floors of London County
Council Schools with Electrolytic Disinfecting Fluid;
Swimming Baths, the use therein of the Electrolytic Fluid;
Comments on Adverse Criticisms.
Output of Fluid.
At the seven depots the electrolytic fluid was still in great demand
by the public.
The output of fluid during each month of the year 1915 was as follows :—
| Manufactured Gallons. | Broken down to Gallons and Distributed. | |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,785 | 3,570 |
| February | 1,935 | 3,870 |
| March | 2,190 | 4,380 |
| April | 2,355 | 4,710 |
| May | 3,060 | 6,120 |
| June | 4,930 | 9,860 |
| July | 5,220 | 10,440 |
| August | 5,085 | 10,170 |
| September | 5,055 | 10,110 |
| October | 2,550 | 5,100 |
| November | 1,395 | 2,790 |
| December | 1,425 | 2,850 |
| Total | 36,985 | 73,970 |
Since the beginning of August, 1914, the fluid has been manufactured
of greater strength, being afterwards broken down to half strength for
distribution.