Public Health Act 1875

The Public Health Act 1875  is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was important in improving public health in England.   

Benjamin Disraeli  got the law through Parliament.  Cholera and typhus were deadly diseases spread by sewage in cities, which were growing rapidly.

The new law made sure that all new houses had running water and drains.  Local councils  had to have a medical officer and a sanitary inspector, to make sure the laws on food, housing, water and hygiene were carried out.  Towns had to have pavements and street lighting.

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Category:Health in the United Kingdom
Category:1875 establishments
Category:19th century Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom