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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
Heston and Isleworth 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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Adulterated Food:
Samples taken 0
Found adulterated 0
Offensive Trades:
Number of premises in district 0
Number of inspections made 0
Contraventions of Byelaws 0
Water Supply and Water Service :
Wells:
New, Sunk 0
Cleansed, repaired, &c. 0
Closed as polluted 4
Percentage of houses supplied from public water service 99
Cisterns :
New, provided 2
Cleansed, repaired, covered, &c. 21
Draw.taps placed on mains 140
Percentage of houses supplied on constant system 100
Number of samples obtained for analysis from—
(a) Local wells 14
,(b) Public supply 0
Drainage and Sewerage:
Water Closets:
Number of water closets substituted for dry receptacles 4
Repaired, supplied with water or otherwise improved 274
Percentage of houses provided with water closets 98
Drains :
Examined, tested, exposed, &c. 122
Unstopped, repaired, trapped,
New soil pipes or ventilating shafts fixed 6
Existing soil pipes or ventilating shafts repaired 9
Disconnecting traps or chambers inserted 5
Re.constructed 6