Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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tained by the system of continuous purification — a
combination, that is, of efficient continuous filtration,
with continuous and accurately controlled chlorination.
4. There is no evidence to support the alarmist rumours
which appear from time to time, indicating that
disease in epidemic form has its origin in swimming
baths in this country.
There is one privately maintained swimming bath in the
area. This was inspected during the year and appeared to
be in a satisfactory condition.