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 Willesden]
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Table 32
Summary of nuisances and of improvements effected Water suppply and water service
1957 | 1956 | |
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New cisterns provided | 12 | 37 |
Cisterns cleansed, repaired, covered, etc. | 33 | 94 |
Draw taps placed on mains | 10 | 16 |
Drainage and sewerage | ||
Water closets: | ||
Repaired, supplied with water or otherwise improved | 271 | 705 |
New closets built | 2 | 10 |
Provided with better ventilation | — | 8 |
Drains: | ||
Examined, tested, exposed, etc. | 71 | 104 |
Unstopped, repaired, trapped, etc. | 197 | 280 |
New soilpipes or vent shafts fixed | 18 | 46 |
Disconnecting traps or chambers inserted | 22 | 28 |
Reconstructed | 52 | 77 |
New manhole covers | 22 | 44 |
Soilpipes or vent shafts repaired | 61 | 250 |
Other defects | ||
Smoke nuisances | 27 | 18 |
Accumulation of refuse | 71 | 71 |
Fowls, pigs, etc., kept in an unsanitary condition | 13 | 18 |
Dampness | 525 | 1,223 |
Yard and forecourts paved, repaved or repaired | 124 | 469 |
Walls and ceilings cleansed | 570 | 1,094 |
Verminous rooms disinfested | 285 | 238 |
Leaky roofs made watertight | 662 | 1.626 |
Additional ventilation provided under floors | 28 | 77 |
Dilapidated plaster repaired | 955 | 2,667 |
Flooring and other woodwork repaired | 510 | 1,940 |
Damp proof courses inserted | 93 | 204 |
Water supply reinstated | 26 | 103 |
Wash house floors repaired or repaved | 13 | 129 |
Fireplaces and stoves repaired | 282 | 1,098 |
Decayed brickwork repaired and repointed | 329 | 1,627 |
Sinks provided or replaced | 66 | 246 |
Additional light and ventilation to staircase | 4 | 41 |
Larders or food cupboards ventilated or provided | 2 | 16 |
Gutters and/or rainwater pipes repaired or renewed | 568 | 1,517 |
New sashcords and glass provided to doors and windows | 1,073 | 4,320 |
Miscellaneous | 329 | 1,002 |
Total nuisances abated | 7,326 | 22,253 |