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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
Penge 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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Summary of Work executed during the year.
Water Supply.
Water supply reinstated to houses 10
Water service pipes repaired 40
Draw-off taps provided on rising main 9
Cisterns cleansed, covered or covers repaired 10
Water Closets.
New pans and traps fixed 45
Flushing apparatus renewed or repaired 60
Foul pans and traps cleansed 36
Connection of flushing pipes to pans made good 12
Seats and doors provided or repaired 26
Ventilation provided or improved 6
Drainage.
Drains cleared 48
Houses provided with new drains 3
Houses with drains partially relaid 20
Aggregate length of 4" and 6" pipes laid feet 710
Inspection chambers constructed or improved 15
Interceptors provided 3
Soil and ventilation pipes fixed or repaired 30
Sinks, lavatory basins and baths provided 33
Waste pipes renewed, repaired or trapped 63
Fresh-air inlets provided or repaired 14
Gullies provided 28
Rainwater pipes disconnected from drains 3
Dampness.
Dampness in premises remedied 23
Roofs repaired121
Gutters repaired 63
Rainwater pipes repaired 39
Ventilation under floors provided or improved 31