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(2) That freshly made ground lime be freely sprinkled
over the coffin, the soil, or any matter that may
be offensive.
The work of removal and re-interment was carried out
in accordance with the conditions and under the supervision
of the Sanitary Inspector on my behalf.
PUBLIC BATHS.
The Public Swimming Baths in Lime Grove and the
Open-air Swimming Bath in Bloemfontein Road, are provided
with aeration and filtration plants, whereby the
water is continuously filtered, aerated and chlorinated.
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.
Bacteriologically the water was of a high standard, but
complaints were received of irritation of the eyes. This
was due to over-chlorination or to the use of too much
alum ferric for precipitation purposes.
The open-air bath at Bloemfontein Road was badly contaminated
with a growth of green algae. This was so bad
that it became impossible to see the bottom of the bath.
The bath had to be emptied and fresh water introduced.
When the bathing season was over the bath was emptied,
cleansed of all growth of algae attached to the sides and
bottom of the bath.
The bath was then sprayed with an even suspension of
white cement with the object of providing, as far as
possible, a smooth surface which it was hoped would lead to
a diminution of the algae growth, and a white surface
instead of the grey cement giivng a better reflection.
The result of this experiment will be watched with
interest.