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 Surbiton]
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Water Closets.
One hundred and thirty-four old iron container
and long hopper w.c. pans have been abolished, and
pans of an approved type fixed.
One hundred and five water closet flush pipes
have been disconnected from the domestic supply
cistern, and separate flushing cisterns fixed.
Eighteen defective water closet flushing cisterns
have been repaired.
Five closets not previously supplied have had a
supply of water laid on.
Eleven dirty and defective water closet pans
have been cleansed and repaired.
Eleven dilapidated water closets have been
pulled down and re-built.
Eleven water closets have been lighted and
provided with constant means of ventilation.
Storage Cisterns.
Three houses, where the storage was insufficient,
have been provided with an additional storage
cistern.
Two storage cisterns have been provided with
covers.
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