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 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 |