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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
Surbiton 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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DETAILS OF SANTARY IMPRCVVEMENTS ETC, EFFCTED
DURING THE YEAR.
Drainage.
Choked drains and sewers cleared 297
Defective drains repaired 41
Drainage systems partly re-laid 1
Drainage systems completely re-laid 19
Additional drains provided 4
Water Closets, etc.
Additional provided 18
Cleansed and repaired 89
New pans fixed 24
Lighted, ventilated or screened 41
Flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 18
Sinks, Baths, etc.
New fixed 14
Waste Pipes, etc.
Repaired 15
New provided 6
Disconnected or trapped 5
Water Supply.
Water re-instated 11
Service pipes and cisterns repaired etc. 11
Paving.
Yard paving repaired or relaid 2
Dust Receptacles.
New dustbins provided 61
Dampness.
Roofs repaired 57
Gutters and rainwater pipes repaired or renewed 55
Damp courses inserted 2
Ventilation provided under floors 4
External, walls pointed or rendered 15
Walls treated with damp resisting material 50
Site concrete provided 1
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