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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 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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SUMMARY OF WORK EXECUTED DURING
THE YEAR.
Water Supply:
Water supply re-instated to houses 3
Water service pipes repaired 26
Draw-off taps provided on the rising main 4
Cisterns cleansed, covered or covers repaired 7
Water Closets:
New pans and traps fixed 51
Flushing apparatus renewed or repaired 43
Foul pans and traps cleansed 19
Connections of flushing pipes to pans made good 13
Seats and doors provided or repaired 28
Ventilation provided or improved 5
Flooring or paving repaired 5
Drainage:
Drains tested with smoke, water or colour 166
Drains cleared 45
Houses with drains partially relaid 45
Inspection chambers constructed or improved 17
Interceptors provided 1
Soil and ventilation pipes fixed or repaired 18
Sinks, lavatory basins and baths provided 33
Sinks repaired 2
Waste pipes renewed or provided 33
Waste pipes repaired or trapped 41