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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
Barking 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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(b) Summary of Sanitary Work Carried Out.
(1) Drainage.
Choked drains, opened, repaired, and cleansed 246
Drains reconstructed 47
New drains (conversions) 7
Ventilation shafts repaired or new fixed 46
New inspection covers 12
(2) Closet Accommodation.
Roofs
Walls
Floors
Doors
W.C. structures repaired 16
Seats fixed 72
W.C. pans fixed or cleansed77
Flushing apparatuses repaired or renewed 211
(3) Sinks.
New fixed 51
New sink and bath wastepipes 125
New gulley traps 22
(4) Dampness.
Roofs and flashings 861
Eavesgutters 490
Rainwater pipes 212
(5) Water Supply.
Drawtaps provided 2
Defective water fittings repaired and supply reinstated 71
Disconnected from storage tanks 14
(6) Yard Paving.
Yard paving repaired or relaid 227
Gulley dishing repaired or renewed 115
(7) Dustbins.
New ones provided 722