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 West Ham]
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| Drains blocked | 5 |
| Defective drains | 2 |
| „ flushing apparatus | 2 |
| „ paving | 10 |
| „ floors | 6 |
| „ water-closets | 5 |
| „ roofs | 3 |
| „ water fittings | 6 |
| Dirty floors | 4 |
| Total | 90 |
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 showing the nature of Nuisances discovered, and dealt with in connection with Milkshops and Dairies:—
| Dirty walls and ceilings | 165 |
| Premises without dust receptacles | 67 |
| Dirty premises and yards | 28 |
| Cisterns uncovered | 18 |
| No separate water supply for drinking purposes | 3 |
| No external ventilation to the water-closet | 2 |
| Milk stored in unsuitable places | 2 |
| Carried forward | 285 |