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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
Wimbledon 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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SECTION C. —
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
Water Supply.
The Metropolitan Water Board is responsible for the supply of
water to the Borough and regular periodical examinations are made
by them.
With three exceptions all the dwelling houses in Wimbledon are
supplied from public water mains direct to the houses.
During 1950 one sample of water was sent for bacteriological
examination from The Lodge, Warren Farm. The result of this
examination was satisfactory.
Swimming Baths.
During the year four samples of water were sent for bacteriological
examination from the Wimbledon Corporation Swimming
Baths. All four samples were reported upon as satisfactory.
Disposal of Sewage and Refuse.
There were no important alterations to the main sewage disposal
works or refuse disposal works in Wimbledon during 1950.
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