London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Richmond upon Thames 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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control of the dumps requesting them to apply for sanction. This
was followed by special conditions being laid down which were
subsequently agreed upon by the Surrey County Council and the
Health Department and these have been strictly enforced during
the year.
SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS.
Water Supply.
Drinking water cisterns repaired, cleansed or covered 40
Water fittings repaired or renewed 5
Taps provided direct from rising main 1
Water Closets.
New pans fixed 61
Pans cleansed or repaired 21
Walls, roofs, &c., repaired 99
Flushing cisterns, repaired and renewed 52
Water supply re-instated or provided 5
Foul woodwork around closets removed 1
W.C.'s lighted and ventilated 11
Brickwork repaired and re-pointed 18
Seats repaired and renewed 33
Soil Pipes and Ventilating Pipes.
Repaired, renewed or ventilated 36
Drainage.
System re-constructed 23
Repaired or cleansed 113
Manholes repaired or new provided 32
Ventilating pipes repaired or renewed 36
Drains intercepted from sewer 6
Want of Drainage 76