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100
VICTORIA PARK BATHING LAKE.
The following letter was submitted to the Public Health and Housing
Committee :—
London County Council,
County Hall, Spring Gardens, S.W.
19th July, 1910.
Sir,
The Parks and Open Spaces Committee of the Council have
had before them a letter, dated 12th May, 1910, from the Medical
Officer of Health of Poplar, drawing attention to the condition
of the water in the men's bathing lake at Victoria Park, and
suggesting that the lake should be cleaned out.
With reference thereto, I am directed to state that an
analysis of samples of water taken from the lake has recently
been made by the Council's Chemist, who has expressed the
opinion that the water is not in any way offensive and is of
sufficiently good quality for the purpose in question. I am to add
that all reasonable steps are taken to maintain the water in good
condition, there being a constant stream of fresh water running
through the lake, and the lake being cleaned out every two years.
The Committee have recently made an inspection of the lake,
and, after having carefully considered the matter, they do not think
it necessary to take any action in the direction suggested until
next Spring, when in the ordinary course the periodical cleaning
of the lake will be undertaken.
I am,
Your obedient Servant,
G. L. GOMME,
Clerk of the Council,
The Town Clerk of the
Metropolitan Borough of Poplar.
The Public Health and Housing Committee considered reports on the
subject, and were satisfied the condition of the water had been most
unsatisfactory. In view of the large number of bathers using the lake the
Committee were of opinion provision should be made for a complete