London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Orsett 1905
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orsett]
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26
SCAVENGING.
The Scavenging departments, including that of
the "Docks," are all under my control, and they
consist of Emptying Cesspools, Pails, and the
removal of House Refuse. The Cesspools are
pumped into large vans and the contents deposited
on land at a distance away from any houses.
Sulphate of Iron and Jeyes' Fluid mixed together
is used when cesspools are being emptied.
Yours respectfully,
JOHN HURST, C.S.I.,
Inspector of Nuisances.