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 Camberwell]
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dry earth to any filth which may from time to time be
deposited in any receptacle for filth constructed, fitted, or
used, in or in connection with such earthcloset.
He shall construct such earthcloset so that the contents
of such reservoir or receptacle may not at any time be
exposed to any rainfall or to the drainage of any waste
water or liquid refuse from any premises.
7. Every person who shall construct an earthcloset in
connection with a building shall construct such earthcloset
for use in combination with a movable receptacle for
filth.
He shall construct such earthcloset so as to admit of a
movable receptacle for filth, of a capacity not exceeding
two cubic feet, being placed and fitted beneath the seat in
such a manner and in such a position as may effectually
prevent the deposit upon the floor or sides of the space
beneath such scat, or elsewhere than in such receptacle, of
any filth which may from time to time fall or be cast through
the aperture in such seat.
He shall construct such receptacle for filth in such a
manner and in such a position as to admit of the frequent
and effectual application of a sufficient quantity of dry earth
to any filth which may be from time to time deposited in
such receptacle for filth, and in such a manner and in such
a position as to admit of ready access for the purpose of
removing the contents thereof.
He shall also construct such earthcloset so that the
contents of such receptacle for filth may not at any time be
exposed to any rainfall or to the drainage of any waste
water or liquid refuse from any premises.