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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

Bromley 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]

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Table: TABLE VIII.Nuisances Abated, 1937.

TABLE VIII.

Nuisances Abated, 1937.

HOUSING:
Drainage—
Premises Re-drained and connected to sewer7
Cesspools abolished9
l'rivy pails abolished9
Drains relaid or repaired37
Drains unstopped82
Inspection chambers provided20
W.C.s additional or separate provided6
,, buildings re-constructed5
,, ,, repaired10
,, pans renewed or provided54
,, pans cleansed9
,, box seats removed63
Soil pipes, vent pipes, renewed or repaired14
Sinks renewed or provided69
Sink or bath waste pipes renewed or repaired211
Cesspools emptied5
Surface water drainage provided1
Baths provided1
Dampness—
Hoofs repaired or renewed181
Rain water pipes, guttering, etc., repaired or renewed157
Damp courses:—
Yertical plinths provided40
Walls rendered73
Horizontal d.c. provided34
Solutioning14
Earth removed from walls6
Walls repointed200
Dry areas constructed2
Sites concreted2
Subfloor ventilation provided or improved25
Brickwork renewed or repaired22
General—
Rooms cleansed347
W.C. walls, etc., cleansed42