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The water is pumped from a point at the deepest part of
the Baths, passed under pressure to gravel filters, then
into a chamber or tank where it is aerated, and afterwards
chlorinated before returning to the Baths.
During the year samples of the water were submitted
for chemical and bacteriological examination.
The reports showed the water, which had been in use
for several months, to be of a very high standard of purity,
there being no sediment or pathogenic bacteria present.
PUBLIC WASH-HOUSES.
The public wash-houses in Scotts Boad form part of the
building comprising the indoor Swimming Baths, Lime
Grove.
These wash-houses are very well patronised, and provide
a means of clothes-washing for many families living
in tenement houses without washing accommodation.
They are open ordinary week-days from 8 a.m. to
8 p.m., except Saturdays, when they are available from
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PROPAGANDA.
During the year "Better Health," a monthly Health
Journal, published under the auspices of the Society of
Medical Officers of Health, was distributed.
One thousand copies of this Journal being distributed
monthly to the Schools and Infant Welfare Centres.
The Journal is welcomed by the School Teachers as a
great help in the teaching of Hygiene.