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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

West Ham 1900

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]

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Drains blocked5
Defective drains2
„ flushing apparatus2
„ paving10
„ floors6
„ water-closets5
„ roofs3
„ water fittings6
Dirty floors4
Total90

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DAIRIES AND MILKSHOPS.
Summary of Work done during 1900.
No. of Milkshops on Register, 31st December, 1899 379
„ „ „ „ 1900 339
„ inspections made during the year 520
„ revisits 255
„ Notices served 117

Table: Table showing the nature of Nuisances discovered, and dealt with in connection with Milkshops and Dairies:—

Table showing the nature of Nuisances discovered, and dealt with in connection with Milkshops and Dairies:—

Dirty walls and ceilings165
Premises without dust receptacles67
Dirty premises and yards28
Cisterns uncovered18
No separate water supply for drinking purposes3
No external ventilation to the water-closet2
Milk stored in unsuitable places2
Carried forward285