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Richmond upon Thames 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Testing of Drains and Sanitary Fittings.
Applications of smoke test 67
„ water test (new work) 1ll
„ chemical test 6
Drainage systems opened out for examination, on
written complaint 6
Sewers relaid by Corporation on private property —
Service of Notices.
The following table shows the particulars of the notices
served:—
Informal Notices 227
Statutory or Formal Notices:—
Sec. 94, Public Health Act, 1875 (To abate
nuisances 6
Sec. 49, Public Health Act, 1875 (To remove filth) 5
Sec. 41, Public Health Act, 1875 (To redrain
premises) 20
Sec. 17, Housing Act, 1930 (To repair houses) 4
Sec. 36, Public Health Act, 1875 (To provide
dustbin) 28
Sec. 36, Public Health Act, 1875 (To provide
sufficient water closet 1
291
Number of interviews with owners of Property, Builders,
etc., re Sanitary Improvements 191
Defective Drainage.
19 drainage systems were completely reconstructed and 77
repaired under the supervision of this department.
6 drainage systems were opened out and examined under
Section 41 of the Public Health Act, 1875.