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Wimbledon 1928

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]

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TABLE III.

Table: The following is a summary of the nuisances abated, and sanitary improvements carried out under the supervision of the Inspectorial Staff:—

The following is a summary of the nuisances abated, and sanitary improvements carried out under the supervision of the Inspectorial Staff:—

Accumulations removed37
Cisterns provided9
Cisterns repaired, cleansed or covered23
Drains, new, provided17
Drainage systems made water-tight by patent process21
Drains, repaired or altered62
Drains, stoppages removed74
Dustbins provided103
Flushing cisterns, new, provided58
Flushing cisterns repaired90
Manure receptacles provided-
Overcrowding nuisances abated5
R.W. pipes disconnected5
Roofs repaired200
Rooms stripped and cleansed873
Verminous rooms cleansed10
Soilpipes, new. provided17
Soilpipes, repaired or altered7
Vent pipes, new, provided25
Vent pipes, repaired or altered32
Waste pipes, new, provided71
Waste pipes repaired, disconnected or trapped39
Water-closets, new, provided102
Water-closets, repaired or ventilated8
Water services restored45
Yards paved6
Yards repaired55
Guttering repaired129
Floors ventilated11
Nuisances abated from damp walls124
Water supply direct from main16
Sinks provided43
Rooms fumigated574
Other nuisances1,586
4,477