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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 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Teddington]
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Summary of Work Executed, 1935.
Water Supply:—
Draw taps fitted to main supply pipes 1
Cisterns cleansed, repaired, covered, etc. 9
Water Closets:—
Cleansed 48
Flushing cisterns, repaired or renewed 34
New pans, etc. 10
Ventilated or ventilation improved 1
Separate accommodation for sexes provided 1
Accommodation provided 4
Dampness:—
Roofs repaired 161
Brickwork repaired, renewed or rendered impervious,
etc. 176
Ventilation to floors 26
Drains:—
Cleared and flushed 21
Repaired 13
Examined, tested or exposed 3
Sanitary Dustbins:—
Provided 21
Eaves gutters and rain water pipes:—
Repaired or renewed 140
Soil Pipes:—
Repaired, renewed and ventilated 3
Houses, Workshops, etc:—
Rooms cleansed 391
Ceiling plaster repaired 124
Wall plaster repaired 252
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