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 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Detailed chemical and bacteriological examinations were also carried out at regular intervals by the Council's Analyst with the following results:-
| Number of pools | Satisfactory samples | Unsatisfactory samples | Total samples | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public baths | 11 | 108 | 1 | 109 |
| School baths | 5 | 25 | - | 25 |
| Private baths | 3 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Totals | 19 | 135 | 1 | 136 |
The unsatisfactory sample was found to be acceptable
on bacteriological examination but had a free chlorine
content which was too high.
Drainage and Sewerage
The greater part of the borough is connected through the
West Middlesex Main Drainage Scheme to the soil
sewerage treatment works at Mogden which are operated
by the Greater London Council. Effluent from parts of
Acton, which is combined soil and surface water, passes
through another G.L.C. system to a works at Barking,
Essex.
The River Brent and other water courses take the surface
water drainage where it is not combined with soil sewers.
There are 37 premises not connected to main sewers, 27
are drained to cesspools or septic tanks and the
remaining 10 are served by chemical or pail closets.