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It is pleasing to record, that only two complaints, both of a
minor nature, were brought to the attention of the Public Health
Department throughout the year. These concerned, the overchlorination
of the water in the swimming pools. The complaints were
registered at the time of the change-over from marginal chlorination
to "break point" chlorination and during this period there were slight
teething troubles in bringing the new purification plant into service.
During the year the total attendances at the private baths and
the swimming pools were 25,157 and 79,204 respectively but these figures
are exclusive of attendances in respect of Season Ticket Holders, L.C.C.
Scholars and Clubs.
DRAINAGE
The supervision of drainage work being carried, out in connection
with the erection of new buildings, conversion of existing structures,
or required as a result of the service of notice, is the responsibility
of the Public Health Inspectors,, During the year 123 applications were
received for single systems and a further 38 for premises drained in
combination.
To avoid delays in progress of works it has always been the practice
to approve works in principle where possible and submit to the appropriate
Committee for ratification,. Similar action is taken where schemes are
amended in progress „
Drainage is a section of the work of the Public Health Department which
is rapidly expanding., It is an exacting and responsible duty as may be
illustrated by such buildings as Carlton Tower Hotel, Wandon Road Flats, the
Supermarket and Plats in King's Road and other large blocks particularly in
the Hans Town Ward, together with numerous individual houses being erected
throughout the Borough, with the most difficult work always being that
associated with conversions. However, excellent relations are maintained in
practically all cases with owners, architects and builders.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
Close liaison exists with the Town Clerk's and the Borough Engineer's
departments, and all applications being dealt with by either the London
County Council or the Chelsea Borough Council are referred immediately to
the Public Health Department. This co-operation is very valuable as it
enables the Public Health Inspectors to become aware of any proposals
affecting work which ultimately will come under their supervision., It
then becomes possible to notify the applicant directly or through one of
the other departments of the Health Department's requirements By this
means those concerned are spared much waste of time and money.
During the year 482 applications were referred to the Public Health
Department.