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The monthly totals throughout the year were as follows:—
inches
January 4.14
February 2.85
March 0.14
April 2.84
May 1.76
June 1.91
July 1.37
August 1.90
September 3.18
October 451
November 2.55
December 2.96
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 School 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 chlorination and filtration.
In addition there is a Teaching Swimming Pool at the Keston
County Primary School provided for the scholars and this pool is
also equipped with the necessary filtration and chlorination plant.
During the year 22 samples of the water in these baths were
submitted for chemical and bacteriological examination and with
the exception of three samples the reports proved satisfactory.
Adverse reports are thoroughly investigated and steps taken to
effect a remedy.
In addition regular tests are carried out by an Inspector to
check the chlorine content and the Ph value of the water.
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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