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 33
Summary of nuisances abated and of improvements effected Water supply and water service
1960 | 1959 | |
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New cisterns provided | 7 | 3 |
Cisterns cleansed, repaired, covered, etc. | 26 | 19 |
Draw taps placed on mains | 2 | 8 |
Drainage and sewerage | ||
Water closets: | ||
Repaired, supplied with water or otherwise improved | 205 | 251 |
New closets built | 2 | 5 |
Provided with better ventilation | 2 | — |
Drains: | ||
Examined, tested, exposed, etc | 95 | 77 |
Unstopped, repaired, trapped, etc | 233 | 204 |
New soilpipes or vent shafts fixed | 12 | 15 |
Disconnecting traps or chambers inserted | 16 | 16 |
Reconstructed | 19 | 13 |
New manhole covers | 34 | 36 |
Soilpipes or vent shafts repaired | 45 | 61 |
Other defects | ||
Smoke nuisances | 7 | 8 |
Accumulation of refuse | 87 | 86 |
Fowls, pigs, etc., kept in an insanitary condition | 2 | 3 |
Dampness | 373 | 403 |
Yards and forecourts paved, repaved or repaired | 111 | 66 |
Walls and ceilings cleansed | 100 | 476 |
Verminous rooms disinfested | 301 | 489 |
Leaky roofs made watertight | 496 | 359 |
Additional ventilation provided under floors | 13 | 11 |
Dilapidated plaster repaired | 540 | 604 |
Flooring and other woodwork repaired | 306 | 356 |
Damp proof courses inserted | 34 | 28 |
Water supply reinstated | 31 | 28 |
Wash house floors repaired or repaved | 19 | 21 |
Fireplaces and stoves repaired | 80 | 96 |
Decayed brickwork repaired and repointed | 207 | 174 |
Sinks provided or replaced | 43 | 58 |
Additional light and ventilation to staircase | — | 4 |
Gutters and/or rainwater pipes repaired or renewed | 386 | 358 |
Larders or food cupboards ventilated or provided | 3 | — |
New sashcords and glass provided to doors and windows | 597 | 637 |
Miscellaneous | 170 | 247 |
Total nuisances abated | 4,604 | 5,220 |