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Wandsworth 1905

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]

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Table: In addition to the above, the following quantities of water have been used for the several purposes as shewn below :—

In addition to the above, the following quantities of water have been used for the several purposes as shewn below :—

Gallons.
Flushing Sewers2,554,640
Repairs to Public Roads2,525.760
Making up of New Roads982,850
Paving Works100,680
Scavenging440,940
Improvements2,000
Conveniences4,732,000
Drinking Troughs3,500,000
Yards and Wharves1,295,39o
Dust Destructor1,677,000
Stables411,610
Open Spaces18,000
Private Works56,865
Total18,297,735

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DUSTING.
This is dealt with in various ways in different parts of the
Borough as shewn below:—
A.—Refuse from North Ward of Clapham and greater part of
South Ward, also a small portion from Lower Streatham,
is sent by rail to shoots, etc.
B.—From portion of South Clapham, Streatham, Balham and
Tooting disposed of at Destructor.
C.—Western District, taken by barges from Putney and Bell
Lane Wharves.

Table: The quantity of dust removed was :—

The quantity of dust removed was :—

The quantity of dust removed was :—
Van loads.Cart loadsWeight. Tons.
A. 9,78387911,789
B. 12,785—19,595
*C. Putney 6,012—6,017
Wandsworth 10,690 (estimated)—16,145 (estimated)
16,70222,162