Dr John Snow - removing the pump handle

The video discusses efforts to convince town officials to remove the handle from the Broad Street water pump to stop the spread of Cholera. Initially met with skepticism, the removal led to a significant drop in new cases, prompting people to return to their homes and businesses. Despite this success, officials remained doubtful and did not take further action to clean up cesspools or sewers. The narrator continued to track Cholera cases, linking them back to the Broad Street pump.

What action did the town officials eventually agree to take regarding the water pump?

What was the immediate effect on cholera cases after the handle was removed from the pump?

How did the town officials respond to the author's hypothesis about cholera?

Despite the evidence presented, what was the Board of Health's stance on the author's findings?

What did the author continue to do for months after the initial findings?