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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
Woolwich 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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PUBLIC SWIMMING BATHS AND PADDLING POOLS
Sampling of water from the Council's swimming baths is
carried out as a matter of routine throughout the year and
testing for pH reaction and chlorine content is undertaken
by the Health Department.
Samples of water were also submitted to the Southern Group Laboratory, Hither Green, for bacteriological examination. Average results of the tests and examinations are shown below:-
| Probable No. of Bacillus Coli per 100 m.l. | Average pH. Value | Average free Chlorine p. p. m. | Average temperature . | Plate Count. Yeastrel agar 2 days at 37°C. aerobically per m.l. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming Baths | Nil | 7.7 | 1.6 | 80°F. | 94 |
| Paddling and Boating Pools | 1 | 8.1 | 0.07 | - | 144 |
RENT ACT. 1957
The following applications for various Certificates under
the provisions of the Rent Act were dealt with during the year:-
1. Applications for Certificates of Disrepair 13
2. Notices to landlords of the Council's intention
to issue a Certificate of Disrepair 10
3. Certificates of Disrepair issued 3
4. Undertakings received from landlords, and
accepted by the Council 4
5. Works completed after issue of Notices to
landlords of the Council's intention to
issue a Certificate of Disrepair Nil
6. Applications for Cancellation of Certificates
of Disrepair 6
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