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Samples of water were taken from both baths at regular intervals
during the year The results of the tests were uniformly
satisfactory.
I would once again emphasise the great value of our Swimming
Baths as health amenities of the very first order, I am quite
certain that the large attendances particularly at our Open Air
Swimming Bath during the summer of 1955 will have a most beneficial
effect on health for some time to come. It is sometimes
doubtful whether the true value of a swimming bath as an insurance
policy for health is fully realized I am happy to think however
that this fact is realized in Wood Green and that the many benefits
to be derived from regular visits to our Swimming Baths needs
no further recommendation in this Report.
Collection and Disposal of Refuse
The Borough Engineer and Surveyor, who is responsible for
this service, reports as follows:-
(a) Household refuse is collected weekly by vehicles operated
on the relay system.
(b) Trade and Special refuse is collected as and when required.
Nine 12 cubic yard capacity Scammell Containers and two
Mechanical Horses are used for collection of household refuse,
and one Bedford Lorry for trade and special refuse.
During the year 1954/55 the total tonnage of refuse collected
was 13,472 tons: from this,material salvaged was sold for £1,788.

The steam raised by the incineration of the refuse is used
for space and water heating at Western Road Baths.
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