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 Richmond]
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One Cottage and Stables at Rear.
Drains of these premises on combined system, 6in. interceptor,
which owner states was fixed ten years ago. Signs of
recent stoppage, "cap" properly fixed.
Owner states he had not done anything to clear the
drains.
Block of 5 Houses (Rent £35 per each per annum) Old
Palace Lane.
Drains of these houses on the combined system, drains of
each house connect to main in yard; main drain joins sewer
at No. 13. Intercepting trap 6in. diameter. Sign of partial
stoppage, "cap" properly fixed. Benching slightly soiled but
trap clear at time of inspection.
One Large House, Kew Gardens.
Six inch Interceptor. No sign of any stoppage, "cap"
properly fixed.
One Large House, Richmond Hill.
Four inch Interceptor. No sign of any stoppage, "cap"
properly fixed.
One Large House, Richmond Hill.
Six inch Interceptor. Signs of recent stoppage, "cap"
properly fixed.
One Large House, Kew Gardens.
Six inch Interceptor. No signs of any stoppage, "cap"
fixed.
Dining Room, George Street.
Six inch Interceptor. No signs of any stoppage, "cap"
fixed.
One Large House, Kew.
Six inch Interceptors. No signs of any stoppage, "cap"
fixed.