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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 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Teddington]
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Summary of Work Executed, 1936.
Water Supply :—
Draw taps fitted to main supply pipes 6
Cisterns cleansed, repaired, covered, etc. 17
Water Closets:—
Cleansed 55
Flushing cisterns, repaired or renewed 35
New pans, etc. 20
Ventilated or ventilation improved 1
Separate accommodation for sexes provided 1
Accommodation provided 1
Dampness:—
Roofs repaired 180
Brickwork repaired, renewed or rendered impervious,
etc. 175
Ventilation to floors 36
Drains: —
Cleared and flushed 19
Repaired 12
Examined, tested or exposed 2
Sanitary Dustbins: —
Provided 21
Eaves gutters and rain water pipes:—
Repaired or renewed 121
Soil Pipes:—
Repaired, renewed and ventilated 4
Houses, Workshops, etc:—
Rooms cleansed 320
Ceiling plaster repaired 105
Wall plaster repaired 211
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