London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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London County Council 1900

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London County Council]

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Table4. Particulars of the Septic Tanks (if used).

No.Name of town or district.Number of tanks.Distinctive name or number of each tank.Whether the tanks are open or closed.Dimensions of the tanks.
Area.Depth.Capacity of the tanks.
Feet.Feet.Gallons.
11Burslem......Open
12BuryNone used.
13Cambridge
14CarlisleNo septic tank
15CroydonNo septic tank
16DarwenThe septic experiments were not very successful.
17Epsom...............11,000

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