London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Bromley 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]

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TABLE VIII. Nuisances Abated, 1938.

HOUSING:

Drainage—

Premises Re-drained and connected to sewer26
Cesspools abolished (one cesspool serving 2 houses)22
Privy pails abolished2
Drains relaid or repaired41
Drains unstopped72
Inspection chambers provided35
W.C'.'s additional or separate provided2
,, building's reconstructed3
,, ,, repaired6
,, pans renewed or provided29
,, pans cleansed1
,, box seats removed70
Soil pipes, vent pipes, renewed or repaired17
Sinks renewed or provided45
Sink or bath waste pipes renewed or repaired156
Cesspools emptied9
Dampness—
Roofs repaired or renewed214
Rain water pipes, guttering, etc., repaired or renewed145
Damp courses:—
Vertical plinths provided28
Walls rendered71
Horizontal d.c. provided24
Solutioning17
Earth removed from walls16
Walls repointed171
Dry areas constructed3
Subfloor ventilation provided or improved25
Brickwork renewed or repaired31
General—
Rooms cleansed439
W.C. walls, etc., cleansed46
Entrance halls and staircases cleansed74
Bathrooms cleansed2
Light and ventilation of rooms improved67