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Poplar 1914

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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ELECTROLYTIC DISINFECTING FLUID.
Output of Fluid; Distribution of Fluid; Cost of Material and
Electricity; Bottles, Corks and Labels; Total Quantity
Manufactured since Installation of Plant; Expenditure
for the Year ended 31st March, 1914, and Expenditure for
Half-Year ended 30th September, 1914, Average Expenditure
for Three Years ended 31st March, 1914, Estimate for Year
ended 31st March, 1915, and for Year ending 31st March,
1916; Spraying and Cleansing Floors of London County
Council Schools with Electrolytic Disinfecting Fluid;
Swimming Baths, the use therein of the Electrolytic Fluid;
Comments on Adverse Criticisms.
Output of Fluid.
At the seven depots the electrolytic fluid was still in great demand
by the public.
The output of fluid during each month of the year 1914 was as
follows:—
Manufactured Broken down to Distributed
Gallons. Gallons. Gallons.
January 3,135
February 3,660
March 3,930
April 5,745
May 8,160
June 8,790
July 11,570 44,990
August 6,795 9,825
September 7,050 13,780
October 4,740 9,480
November 2,625 5,250
December 2,595 5,100
43,435
Total 68,695
88,425
Since the beginning of August the fluid has been manufactured of
greater strength, being afterwards broken down to half strength for
distribution.