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 Wood Green]
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Work Carried out : —
Drainage Works: —
Drains reconstructed 9
Drains repaired 2
Drains unblocked and cleansed 18
Soil and vent shafts repaired or provided 8
Fresh air inlets repaired or provided 8
Sink and bath wastes repaired 32
Inspection chambers repaired 5
Interceptors repaired 2
Drains tested 109
193
Water Closets:—
New water-closets provided 2
New water-closet pans provided 64
Water-closets repaired 15
Foul water-closets cleansed 16
Flushing apparatus repaired or provided 39
136
Cleansing:—
Premises limewashed 5
Premises otherwise cleansed 4
Rooms cleansedl after disinfection 310
Premises disinfested 25
Accumulations of refuse removed 14
Keeping of animals discontinued 6
364
Dampness:—
Roofs repaired, etc. 103
Eaves gutters repaired or provided 38
Rainwater pipes repaired or provided 23
Damp proof courses provided 7
Walls rendered 16
Dampness otherwise remedied 24
211
House repairs:—
Floors repaired—wood 39
Floors repaired—conorete 11
Coppers repaired or provided 33
Ceilings redecorated 663
Walls redecorated 667
General repairs 582
1,995