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Regular bacteriological examinations are taken of the water and examined by
Council' s analysts, who record a high standard of purity.
Frequent tests are made (at least daily) for the ascertainment of available
chlorine content in the open-air pool at the Leyton County High School for Girls.
In all cases the water samples were found to be of a high degree of bacterial
purity and chemically satisfactory."
SEWERAGE
I am indebted to Mr. G. K. Barker, B.Sc. (Eng.), A.M.I.C.E., A. M.I.Mun. E., Borough
Engineer and Surveyor for the following notes on the present situation regarding
sewerage and sewage disposal in the Borough:-
"The larger part of the present sewerage system is some 70-90 years old, and the
Council have embarked on a programme of redrainage, treating each area in turn. The
contract for the first stage of the West Leyton Area, part of which serves the Crescent
Road Redevelopment Area, is completed, and the second stage is in progress. It is hoped
to commence construction on the third stage of this area in 1964. Reconstruction of the
main outfall system at the Auckland Road Depot, which controls the flows from the whole
Borough, has been completed within the year."
LABORATORY FACILITIES
(a) Pathological Department, Whipps Cross Hospital, E.11.
For pathological specimens.
(b) Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale.
For special bacteriological investigations; supply of lymph for
vaccination; supply of diphtheria toxin (F.T.)
(c) Counties Public Health Laboratories, Queen Victoria Street, London.
For bacterial and chemical examination of water, milk and other foods.
(d) Public Analysts, Analytical Laboratory, 20 Eastcheap, E.C.3.
For analysis under provisions of Food and Drugs Act, 1938.
AMBULANCE FACILITIES
The County Council administer the ambulance service from Chelmsford, the vehicles
and staff for this area being accommodated at the James Lane Ambulance Station,
Leytonstone, E. 11.
Ambulances can no longer be obtained by telephoning the local station and all such
requests must be made through ambulance control (Goodmayes 2311 or Seven Kings 1023).
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