Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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Number of fresh air inlets provided, repaired or improved
9
Number of rain water pipes disconnected from drain 7
Number of gully traps inserted or improved 124
Number of disconnecting: traips inserted 2
Number of inspection chambers inserted 1
Number of inspection chambers repaired, improved
sealed or cleansed 12
Number of drains constructed or reconstructed 18
Total length of drain pipes laid (4in.-371ft.) (6in.-6ft.) 377ft,
Number of tests and re-tests applied 20
Number of other works executed 1
Approximate percentage of houses draining into Council's
sewer 99
Cesspools:
Number rendered impervious, emptied, cleansed, etc. 1
Removal of Household Refuse:
Number of new ashbins provided 146
Dampness:
Number of roofs stripped, renewed or repaired ... 321
Number of gutters and rain water pipes provided, repaired
or unstopped 336
Number of instances in which external brickwork, sills,
etc., repaired, renewed or rendered impervious 458
Number of damp-proof courses provided 122
Number of sites covered with impervious material
Number of yards paved, repaired or drained 231
Interior Work:
Number of rooms stripped and cleansed (other than in
connection with infectious disease) 305
Number of floors, walls ,& ceilings repaired or renewed 1660
Number of rooms in which ventilation provided or improved
46