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SWIMMING BATHS
All swimming baths in the Borough to which the public has
access are the responsibility of the Department in respect of conditions
which might give rise to health hazards. They are subjected
to periodic inspections and samples of the bath waters are regularly
taken for bacterial and chemical examination in order to confirm
that the measures taken to purify the waters are effectively maintained.
The Baths Manager and Engineer provides day to day oversight
of the Public Baths owned by the Council and of baths situated at
schools under the Council's control.
The three pools at the Crystal Palace Sports Centre are
controlled by the Greater London Council whose Scientific Branch
submits monthly reports on the samples taken.
Of the 80 samples taken during the year by the Public Health
Inspectors, 75 proved to be satisfactory. Appropriate action was
taken on the five cases where the bacteriological quality of the water
did not reach the required standards.
There are the undermentioned swimming baths and pools in
the Borough:—
Private Schools 8
Council Schools 14
Clubs, Instructions, etc. 6
Muncipally owned 4
Greater London Council 3
THE DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT, 1951
The City of London's Veterinary Department operates a
service to undertake certain duties under the above mentioned Act
on behalf of Local Authorities. This service has continued in
operation during 1969 in the London Borough of Bromley and I am
indebted to the Veterinary Officer, Mr. G. S. Wiggins, m.r.c.v.s.,
for the co-operation of his Department and for much of the
following information.
REGULATION MOVEMENT OF SWINE ORDER, 1959
189 movement licences were verified under the terms of this
order. No irregularities were found.