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Walthamstow 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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The following shows the nature of work executed and improve
ments effected during the year:—
Drains tested, 386; Drains reconstructed or repaired, 294;
Drains, obstructions removed, 115; Drains, means of access provided,
36; Drains, ventilation provided or improved, 41; Soil pipes
repaired or renewed, 89; Rain water pipes repaired or renewed, 130;
Roofs repaired or renewed, 420; Gutterings repaired or renewed,
246; W.C. pans and traps provided, 231; W.C.s repaired or
cleansed, 191; W.C.s light and ventilation improved, 26; Gully
traps provided, 83; Waste pipes repaired or renewed, 124; New
sinks provided, 58; Stoves and firegrates repaired or renewed, 159;
Water supply taken off main, 3; Water supply reinstated, 17;
Yard and forecourt pavings repaired, 89; Dirty houses cleansed, 5;
Dirty rooms cleansed, 189; Floors repaired, 203; Ventilation under
floors provided or improved, 64; Dampness remedied, 504;
Offensive accumulations removed, 29; Manholes repaired or
resealed, 111; Miscellaneous repairs, 2,023.
Infectious Diseases.
Visits to premises, 474.

Disinfections.

Rooms disinfected, 27; Articles disinfected, 1,415; Articles destroyed, 61.

Special Premises.NumberVisits paid
Factories (a) Non-power58103
(b) Power468363
(c) Other premises1124
Outworkers714254
Butchers85271
Bakers and Shops42150
Fishmongers, Fryers and Curers38155
Cafes and Caterers98364
Grocers268601
Greengrocers92141
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors335166
Dairies and Milksellers15897
Laundries114
Hairdressers7843
Rag and Bone Dealers314
Piggeries1