Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Coulsdon]
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Swimming Baths 1
Sampling—Ice-cream 77
Food and Drugs 200
Milk (bactl.) 116
Water 16
Milk (biological) 22
Miscellaneous visits and interviews 1,370
11,087
Defects Remedied.
Drainage and Sanitary Fittings :
Drains examined and tested 29
Drains reconstructed 60
Blocked drains cleared 97
Soil and vent pipe repaired or renewed 22
Inspection chamber covers renewed and frames re-bedded 55
Fresh air inlets repaired or renewed 23
New W.C. pans fixed 49
W.C. flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 49
Cesspools provided or enlarged 2
Cesspools cleansed, repaired or renewed 8
Cesspools abolished and house drains connected to sewer 1
Soakaways reconstructed 6
Eaves gutters and stack pipes renewed or repaired 95
New lavatory basins fixed 9
Baths renewed 1
Glazed sinks renewed or repaired 21
Waste pipes trapped, repaired or renewed 25
Sink gully dishings repaired 22
Pail closets abolished 1
Urinals cleansed 2
General Housing Repairs :
Defective roofs repaired 113
Yards paved, or paving repaired 21
Dampness in walls remedied 134
Damp-proof courses provided 10
Additional sub-floor ventilation provided 8
Walls and ceilings repaired 208
New ceilings provided 162
Walls of rooms cleansed 136
Ceilings of rooms cleansed 202
Floors repaired or renewed 50
Ventilation and lighting of rooms improved 2
Windows repaired or renewed 138
Doors repaired or renewed 73
Firegrates repaired or renewed 40
Coppers repaired or renewed 17
Public water supply laid on to house 1
Service water pipes repaired or renewed 15
Cellars cleansed 11
Additional ventilation and light provided to W.C. apartments
4
Walls and ceilings of W.C. apartments cleansed 40
Portable dustbins provided 27
Food Premises :
Bakehouses reconstructed 2
New fish preparing room provided 1
Foodshops reconstructed 2
Hot water supply provided for ablution purposes 23
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