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 Sutton and Cheam]
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Refuse Collection and Scavenging. The collection and
disposal of house refuse and salvage, together with the scavenging
of public highways is carried out under the supervision of the
Borough Engineer and Surveyor. The work, has been executed in a
satisfactory manner.
Rivers and Streams. The streams within the Borough have
been maintained in a satisfactory condition.
Closet Accommodation. There are eight premises with cesspools
in use. Some six pall closets and one privy are in use.
In the past twenty-four years, 159 premises, originally with
cesspool drainage, have been connected to sewers.
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