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Poplar 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Swimming Baths and Wash-houses.
The following bathing establishments are maintained by the Council under the supervision of the Chief Baths Superintendent:-
| Poplar Baths | Vapour, Foam and Slipper baths, Swimming Pools. |
| Bow Baths | Slipper Baths and Laundry. |
| Island Baths | Slipper Baths and Laundry. |
| Wick Lane Baths | Slipper Baths. |
| Watts Grove Baths | Slipper Baths. |
| Sophia Street Baths | Laundry only. |
Public Swimming Pools.
There are two pools, both situated at the main establishment, East India Dock Road, E. 14, and I am indebted to the Chief Baths Superintendent for the information contained in the report which follows:-
| Large Poo1 | Small Pool | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Length. | 100 Ft. | 64 ft. |
| 2. Width. | 39' 6" | 25 ft. |
| 3. Maximum depth. | 8' 6" | 6' 6" |
| 4 Minimum depth. | 3' 6" | 3 Ft. |
| 5. Capacity. | 150,000 galls. | 50,000 galls. |
The water to the pools is supplied by the Metropolitan Water Board, and is a mixture
from the Rivers Lea and Thames.
Continuous filtration and chlorination of the water is carried out during the
whole period the pools are in use, the period of complete turnover of both pools
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