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Brockwell Park Lido
All samples were satisfactory during the summer season. During the winter
season the water was hand dosed with chemicals, a procedure which is not as
efficient as mechanical treatment. This was the probable cause of the presence on
one occasion of a small number of Coliform bacteria.
Kennington Park Lido
The results during the winter season were similar to those of Brockwell
Park Lido. On one occasion during the summer season, there was a high Agar
Count and E. Coliforms were present. There was no free chlorine present as the
chlorinator had failed. Soon after it was repaired further sampling showed the
condition of the water was satisfactory.
Shirley Oaks Swimming Bath
All samples were found to be satisfactory.
Parkside School
At the end of the school year, Parkside School amalgamated with Priory
School to form Priory Park School. The swimming bath was taken over by
Ashby Mill School. All samples were found to be saitsfactory.
Dick Sheppard School
The bath was closed for repair towards the end of 1969 for overhaul and
construction work. It was out of use in 1970.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields School
Apart from one sample, containing 2 Presumptive Coliforms per 100 ml.,
all samples were found to be satisfactory.
In general, the baths were maintained in a reasonably good condition
throughout the year.
Special courses for schoolkeepers and Lido Superintendents were held
dealing with plant maintenance, dosage control and routine tests for free
chlorine content and pH value. The Scientific Branch collaborated with the
Department of Mechanical and Electrical Services in drawing up a training
scheme involving lectures, visits, practical demonstrations and discussions. It is
hoped that there is now a greater understanding of the need for maintaining high
standards necessary in bath management.