London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Teddington 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Teddington]
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| Water Supply:— | |
| Draw taps fitted to main supply pipes | 5 |
| Cisterns cleansed, repaired, covered, etc. | 11 |
| Water Closets:— | |
| Cleansed | 50 |
| Flushing cisterns, repaired or renewed | 53 |
| New pans, etc. | 16 |
| Ventilated or ventilation improved | 1 |
| Separate accommodation for sexes provided | 1 |
| Accommodation provided | 6 |
| Dampness:— | |
| Roofs repaired | 124 |
| Brickwork repaired, renewed or rendered impervious, etc. | 154 |
| Drains: — | |
| Cleared and flushed | 24 |
| Repaired | 7 |
| Examined, tested or exposed | 4 |
| Sanitary Dustbins: — | |
| Provided | 195 |
| Eaves gutters and rain water pipes: — | |
| Repaired or renewed | 152 |
| Soil Pipes: — | |
| Repaired, renewed and ventilated | 4 |
| Houses, Workshops, etc. : — | |
| Rooms cleansed | 231 |
| Ceiling plaster repaired | 84 |
| Wall plaster repaired | 215 |
| Floors repaired | 81 |
| Windows repaired, sash cords, etc. provided | 171 |
| Fire grates repaired or provided | 73 |
| Coppers repaired, etc. | 34 |