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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
Lewisham 1898
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham]
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The Sewers included in this list, when completed, will make
an addition of 2 miles, 1,287 yards to the Sewers over the whole
District at present maintained by the Board.
NEW WORKS.
The following table shews where new kerb and channel were laid during the year:—
| Locality. | Description of Work. |
|---|---|
| Porson Street . | 1,063 ft. run of 12in. by 8in. granite kerb. 1,171 ft. run of 3 course granite channel. |
| Shrubbery Road | 876 ft. run of 12in. by 8in. granite kerb. 937 ft. run of 3 course granite channel. |
| Mill Road | 570 ft. run of 12in. by 8in. granite kerb. 731 ft. run of 3 course granite channel. |
One flushing tank was constructed on the Bromley Road
Sewer, also a manhole on the Loainpit Hill Sewer, and a ventilator
on the old Sewer in the valley near Blackheath Railway Station.
The following disinfectants were used for the purpose of
disinfecting sewers, drains, gullies, cesspools and dust bins, and
for distribution to poor people.
Permanganate of Potash 10 cwt.
Sanitas Powder 56 tons.
Jeyes'Fluid 1,110 gallons.
Lawes'Fluid 240 gallons.
Sanitas (crude) Fluid 216 gallons.
SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE LAID.
Name of Road.
length
in feet.
Size.
Material.
Remarks.
Bromley Road Improvement
near St. Lawrence
Church.
215
24-in.
Stoneware
Laid in ditch.