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SWIMMING BATHS AND POOL
The water at each of the Baths in Enfield is tested twice daily
by the Superintendents to ascertain the concentration of Chlorine
in the water. In addition, samples are taken each week by my
Department and examined in the Laboratory at the Office for
chlorine content and alkalinity.
During the warm part of the Season samples of the water
have been sent to the Emergency Public Health Laboratories where
a full chemical and bacteriological examination is carried out.
I was satisfied that throughout the Season the purity of the
water in the Baths was satisfactorily maintained.
During the outbreak of Poliomyelitis, the Baths and Pool were
kept open as usual but the Superintendents were advised to take
all necessary steps to prevent undue overcrowding, and to ensure
that the chlorine content of the water was kept at a high level.
From the beginning of the Season in May until the end of
September, samples were taken twice weekly and examined in our
own Laboratory for free chlorine and alkalinity, and in addition,
samples were subjected weekly to independent bacteriological and
chemical examination.
SCHOOLS
The sanitary condition of the County Schools in the District
is under the constant supervision of the Sanitary Inspectors and
any defects found are immediately brought to the notice of the
Authorities concerned.
The sanitary conveniences at all the non-provided schools are
attended to daily by an employee of the Health Department.
MILK
Seventeen cowkeepers in the District maintain herds of milch
cows. Despite difficulties the standard of cleanliness has been
fairly well maintained.
Three of the farms produce Tuberculin tested milk, and six
produce Accredited milk. Regular sampling of these specially
designated milks by the Middlesex County Council have shown
consistently satisfactory results throughout the year.
Number of Licences in force on 31st December, under
the Milk (Special Designations) Regulations, 1936
to 1946 36