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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
Wandsworth 1907
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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The total quantity of water used in the Borough was:—
| Lambeth District. | Southwark and Vauxhall District. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9d. per 1,000 gallons. | 6d. per 1,000 gallons. | 6½d. per 1,000 gallons. | Number of gallons. |
| 27,044,780 | 4,100,000 | 26,887,750 | 57,032,530 |
The total number of Standposts is as under :—
| Lambeth District. | Southwark and Vauxhall District. | Total. |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | 104 | 224 |
In addition to the above, the following quantities of water have been used for the several purposes as shewn below:—
| Gallons. | |
|---|---|
| Flushing Sewers | |
| Repairs to Public Roads | 2,677,070 |
| Making up of New Roads | 165,410 |
| Paving Works | 178,680 |
| Scavenging | 1,804,080 |
| Improvements | |
| Conveniences | 4,129,000 |
| Drinking Troughs | 2,734,000 |
| Yards and Wharves | 1,122,000 |
| Dust Destructor | 894,000 |
| Stables | 348,000 |
| Open Spaces | 31,000 |
| Private Works | 29,980 |
| Total |
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.