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SWIMMING BATHS.
There are two small open air swimming pools in the area.
One is in the grounds of a factory and is used by employees, whilst
the other, although privately owned, admits members of the public
on a limited scale. Treatment is undertaken to keep the water
in a pure condition.
Three samples of water were taken from the baths, all proving
satisfactory.
VERMINOUS CONDITIONS AND UNCLEANLINESS.
Fourteen complaints were received in connection with premises
alleged to be verminous or filthy and in this connection 22 inspections
were made.
In only nine cases were insect infestations found, four of them
being premises controlled by the Council. Work of disinfestation
was carried out by the Department in four cases whilst the others
were dealt with by occupiers.
A few cases of elderly persons, living in dirty conditions came
to the notice of the Department. Often these people live alone
and it is sometimes possible to arrange for assistance to be
provided by the ancillary County Health Services.
WATER SUPPLY.
The supply of water to the district is from the mains of the
Metropolitan Water Board. The Chairman of the Council became
a member of the Board during the year. In two cases only are
there premises not connected to the public supply, water being
obtained from one private well. A sample from this source proved
satisfactory, together with water taken from wells attached to two
factories.
Routine sampling is carried out by the Board and the results
are indicated below. Four samples were also taken by the
Department, and submitted for both bacteriological and chemical
analysis. All were reported to be satisfactory.
Complaints concerning suspected metallic contamination of
the supply water, believed to originate from service pipes were
investigated, but metal found in the water was not of sufficient
quantity to cause any ill effects.