London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Ealing 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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A total of 249 samples was taken of which only 9 were unsatisfactory. In the latter cases repeat
samples were found to be acceptable and advice was given where necessary.
The results are as follows:-
| Number of pools | Satisfactory samples | Unsatisfactory samples | Total samples | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public baths | 11 | 109 | 1 | 110 |
| School baths | 5 | 97 | 3 | 100 |
| Private baths | 1 | 34 | 5 | 39 |
| Totals | 17 | 240 | 9 | 249 |
The Council's analyst also carried out detailed chemical and bacteriological examination of swimming bath water at intervals with the following results:-
| Number of pools | Satisfactory samples | Unsatisfactory samples | Total samples | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public baths | 11 | 102 | 1 | 103 |
| School baths | 5 | 30 | 1 | 31 |
| Private baths | 1 | 6 | - | 6 |
| Totals | 17 | 138 | 2 | 140 |
The two unsatisfactory samples were found to be acceptable on bacteriological examination but
had free chlorine contents which were too high.
DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE
The Greater London Council is responsible for the treatment of soil sewage at its disposal works at
Mogden and Barking. The surface water drainage, where it is not combined with soil drainage, is
discharged to water courses or the River Brent.
38 premises are not connected to main sewers, 28 of which are drained to cesspools or septic tanks.
The remaining 10 are served by chemical or pail closets.
FLUORIDATION OF WATER SUPPLIES
In 1965 the Council approved the addition of fluoride to the public water supplies in the Borough.
It has still not been possible to implement this decision as unanimity between the Greater London local
health authorities has not been reached and the Government has not introduced legislation.
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