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Wandsworth 1892

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth District, The Board of Works (Clapham, Putney, Streatham, Tooting & Wandsworth)]

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150
of sulphur, and in 6G cases super.heated steam in
addition. There was no recurrence of the disease in any
case, after this treatment.
There were 217 syphon traps fixed to drains; 265
water closets were cleansed, repaired, or had water
laid on,
2 ccsspools were abolished.
57 dustbins were provided.
3 pig nuisances removed.
The Table gives other particulars, and will repay
examination, when it will be clearly seen that sanitary
a large amount of Sanitary work is being carried out.
The bakehouses have been regularly inspected during
the year, and the necessary cleansing and lime whiting
duly carried out.
I personally inspected the cow.sheds and slaughterhouses,
and saw no objection to the renewal of the
licenses.
A very satisfactory state, as regards the public
health and sanitary condition of Streatham, it is my
pleasure to report.
I have to thank the Sanitary Officers for their
attention and assistance. They continue to carry out
their onerous duties with discretion and ability.
P. F. SUTTON, M.D.,
Medical Officer of Health for Stnatham.