[Report 1906] / Medical Officer of Health, Leek U.D.C.

  • Leek (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1906
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Credit: [Report 1906] / Medical Officer of Health, Leek U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CO 0) .d . •Ti c * .2 Waterclosets. Movable Receptacles. 3 as *5. ffl ^ CO .— 3 ~ 3 s Outside. us 00 o» PERIOD. . & h T. 0 c 2~ 3 £ *o as U 'H 2 Inside. How Supplied with Water. 2 0 as '2 Wood. rP ca <; *1-1 fc Cistern. Bucket. efl 3 O At time of In¬ spection 2082 344 169 248 1276 54 oc 00 187 250 At December 31st, 1906 ... 112 196 376 1399 203 1533 40 107 From this you will see that no less than 147 offensive uncovered ashpits, and 143 offensive dilapidated privies have been abolished ; and 232 houses provided with proper and sufficient through ventilation. The standard of ventilation being that each room should contain a good window capable of being opened at least one half its entire area, placed in such a position, as nearly opposite the door as possible, that it provides a good cross ventilation. FRANK GREEN, Sanitary Inspector.