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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
Beddington and Wallington 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS.
Water Supply.
Water supply reinstated 11
Water pipes and fittings repaired or renewed 26
Water cisterns cleansed 3
Drains.
Drains re-laid or repaired 29
Drains unstopped and cleansed 70
Intercepting traps renewed 7
Intercepting traps provided with rodeye stoppers 21
Manholes provided or repaired 40
Manholes cleansed 9
Ventilation pipes repaired or renewed 26
Ventilation pipes provided 6
Soil pipes repaired or renewed 3
Gullies renewed or cleansed 14
Gully kerbs and channels repaired 13
New soakaways constructed 17
Rainwater pipes disconnected from drain 6
Water Closets.
New water closets constructed 7
New pans fixed to water closets 14
Dirty pans cleansed 3
Flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 22
Flush pipes and pan joints repaired or renewed 17
Seats repaired 23
Closed-in seats abolished 11
Walls, floors, etc., repaired 22
Light and ventilation provided 5
Doors repaired or renewed 8
Sinks.
Sinks renewed or repaired 12
Waste pipes repaired or renewed 22
Yards.
Yards newly paved or repaired 14
Yards cleansed 2
Dust Receptacles.
New portable galvanised iron dustbins provided 170
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