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 Bromley]
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APPENDIX VIII.
Nuisances Abated, 1934.
HOUSING:
Drainage—
Re-drained and connected to sewer 55
Cesspools abolished 24
Earth closets „ 3
Privy bins ,, 27
„ pans „ 1
Drains re-laid or repaired 60
Drains unstopped 86
Inspection chambers provided 75
W.C.'s additional or separate provided 12
,, buildings reconstructed 20
,, ,, repaired 7
,, pans renewed or provided 73
,, ,, cleansed 8
,, box seats removed 82
,, disconnected from food cupboards 2
Soil pipes, vent pipes, renewed or repaired 15
Sinks renewed 44
Sink or bath waste pipes ,, ,, 105
Cesspools emptied 12
Sink waste soakaways abolished 25
Surface water drainage provided 34
Dampness—
Roofs repaired or renewed 129
Rain water pipes, guttering, etc., repaired or
renewed 104
Damp courses:—
Vertical plinths provided 34
Walls rendered 9
Horizontal d.c. provided 20
Solutioning 12
Earth removed from walls 3
Walls repointed 90
Weather boarding repaired or renewed 6