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6. PUBLIC BATHS
There is one Public Bath situated in Romford, which was
opened in 1900. The swimming bath is 70 feet long by 30 feet
wide.
The water for the swimming bath is obtained from a well
situated in the curtilage of the baths. This water is filtered and
heated with Break-Point Chlorination, and has a turnover every
2½ hours. The temperature of the water is maintained at 76° F.
The maximum load for the swimming bath is 100 persons, the
bath is very well patronised and during the high season admission
has to be restricted. Both chemical and bacteriological samples
are taken from the well and bath at frequent intervals and the
results of the examination have always been satisfactory.
In addition to the swimming bath, hip baths are also available
for the use of the public.
Although the baths are old they are maintained in a very
satisfactory manner.
Improved lighting has been installed in several parts of this
building, nd interior decorating was carried out during the year.
An improved method of testing the swimming bath water
by tablet has now been developed.
The Council have for a long time appreciated that this bath
is inadequate and does not meet the demands of the public. Plans
have now been approved for the building of a new swimming
bath at Central Park, and at a later date the provision of another
swimming bath near to the centre of the town.
7. NOISE ABATEMENT
The N ise Abatement Act, 1960, came into operation on the
27th November, 1960.
This Act empowers the local authority to deal with noise
nuisances, and restricts the use of loudspeakers for certain
purposes, It also restricts the use of loudspeakers on ice-cream
vehicles except during the hours from noon to seven o'clock in the
evening.
In addition Section 150 of the Romford Urban District
Council A 1931, prohibits the sounding of noisy instruments for
the purpos of advertising trade at all hours on Sundays.
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