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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.
Bacteriologically the water was of a high standard, but
some bathers complained of irritation of the eyes following
bathing at the Lime Grove Baths.
A sample of water was submitted to the Public Analyst,
who reported the absence of free chlorine.
During the winter months when the open-air bath at
Blomfontein Road was closed, certain work was carried out
with a view to preventing the growth of algae, from which
considerable trouble had been experienced during the previous
summer season.
The whole of the inside of the bath was sprayed with an
even suspension of white cement, so as to fill up all cracks
and crevices and provide a smooth surface and one to which
it would be less likely that the algae "spores" would
adhere.
During the summer season little or no trouble was
experienced from algae. This may have been the result of
the work which had been done to the bath, but other factors,
such as difference in weather conditions, more extensive use
of the water purification plant, &c., may have contributed
to the improvement.
SWIMMING POOL.
A swimming pool was opened in "Playlands," Wood
Lane, in August.
The water was treated with a "Sterilizing and Cleansing
Fluid." A sample was taken and submitted for bacteriological
examination, which was reported to be satisfactory.