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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
Merton and Morden 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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SUMMARY OF NUISANCES ABATED AND SANITARY
IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED.
Ceilings cleansed or repaired 174
Coppers provided or repaired 9
Dampness in premises remedied 55
Drains exposed and repaired 31
Drains reconstructed 13
Defective sashcords renewed 68
Drinking-water cisterns cleaned out 3
Drinking-water cistern covers provided 1
Drinking-water cisterns renewed 3
Dustbins provided 22
Floors repaired 46
Forecourts drained —
Fresh-air inlet valves provided and repaired 17
Inspection chamber covers provided 4
Obstructions removed from drains 146
Rain-water pipes renewed or repaired 7
Rooms cleansed 124
Roofs repaired 74
Gutters repaired or renewed 42
Stoppers provided to intercepting traps
Sink wastes repaired or renewed 20
Walls repaired 119
W.C. cisterns provided 3
W.C. cisterns repaired 21
Water closets cleansed 22
W.C. approaches screened
W.C. pans provided 12
Windows repaired or renewed 82
Yards paved or repaved 36
Stoves renewed or repaired 51
Sinks provided 3
Offensive accumulations removed 5
Water supply provided for domestic use 6
Verminous premises fumigated and cleansed 34
Ventilation provided under floors 8
Sanitary accommodation provided for workshops 1
Miscellaneous 110
Total number of Inspections 6,175
Notices served—
Intimation Notices 355
Statutory Notices 25
Outstanding Notices at 31st December, 1937 9
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