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August 3.32
September 3.92
October 6.68
November 5.59
December 3.50
PUBLIC SWIMMING BATHS
There are two swimming baths in the District used by the
public; one, an open-air pool at Selsdon is owned privately and
although operating primarily in conjunction with a large hotel, is
made available to the general public at a charge. The second is
a covered bath situated at Reedham Orphanage which is used
extensively by the Divisional Education Authority for school
children. Both baths are filled and replenished as and when
necessary from the public supply and provided with the necessary
plant for chlori nation and filtration.
During the year 15 samples of the water in these baths were
submitted for chemical and bacteriological examination and all
were found to be satisfactory.
In addition, at the Reedham Bath, regular tests are carried out
by an Inspector to check the chlorine content and the Ph value
of the water.
During the year a "Teaching Swimming Pool" came into use
at Keston County Primary School. This pool has been installed
with the necessary filtration and chlorination plant following
representations made by the department and water is obtained from
the mains supply.
Filtration is by means of a diatomaceous earth filter which is
a postwar development of the system of water purification used
in the armed forces during the last war.
This system, in conjunction with suitable chemical treatment,
brings the problem of swimming bath purification within the means
of small operators and should prove most useful in connection with
small pools at schools and private houses.
SEWERAGE
By agreement sewage from the District drains into the
sewerage systems of the Croydon Borough Council and the West
Kent Main Sewerage Board for treatment.
By far the most serious problem affecting the District under
this heading is the flooding that occurs and has occurred for many
years at Purley Corner.
The outfall sewer to Croydon receiving sewage from this
District and from the neighbouring Urban Authorities of Caterham
and Banstead is totally inadequate in times of heavy rainfall.
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