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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 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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SEWERS.
During the past year the following lengths of sewers, &c., have been constructed in the Borough:—
| Localities. | By Estate Owners. 9-in. pipe. | By Council. 9-in. pipe. | Total. 9-in. pipe. | Cost to Council. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lineal feet. | Lineal feet. | Lineal feet. | £ | s. | d. | |
| Clarence Road, from "Fair-lawn" to "Laleham" | — | 278 | 278 | 96 | 3 | 10 |
| Fernwood Avenue | 780 | ... | 780 | ... | ||
| Green Lane | 404 | ... | 404 | ... | ||
| Heathdene Road | 808 | ... | 808 | ... | ||
| Do. storm water | 618 | ... | 618 | ... | ||
| Hilldown Road | 807 | ... | 807 | ... | ||
| Do. storm water | 618 | ... | 618 | ... | ||
| Total | 4,035 | 278 | 4,313 | 96 | 3 | 10 |
In addition to the above 32 manholes and 141 gullies have been
constructed.
The following tables show approximately the lengths and sizes of
the various sewers in the Borough:—