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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DETAILS OF SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS
EFFECTED DURING THE YEAR.
DRAINAGE.
Defective drains ???paired, cleansed, etc. 48
Drainage system re-constructed 12
Drainage systems partly re-constructed 2
Additional drains provided 3
Open drain cut to convey surface water from field 1
New manholes built 29
Manholes altered or repaired 7
New iron covers provided to manholes 8
New intercepting traps fixed 8
New stoppers fixed in raking arms of intercepting traps 4
Approved iron or stoneware gullies fixed in lieu of defective
stoneware, brick or iron bell traps 55
SOIL PIPES.
Defective soil pipes removed and new ones fixe 7
Defective soil pipes repaired 5
Additional soil pipes provided 1
Inside soil pipes abolished 2
VENTILATING SHAFTS.
Defective ventilating shafts removed and new ones fixed 2
Defective ventilating shafts repaired 10
Additional ventilating shafts provided 2
New mica flap fresh air inlet valves fixed 17
Mica flap fresh air inlet valves repaired 22
WATER CLOSETS.
Re-built 4
Additional provided 6
New pans fixed 36
Pans cleansed or repaired 20
Pans provided with anti-syphonage pipe 5
New flushing cisterns fixed 10