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if only for the reason that it enables the Sanitary Inspectors to
concentrate their efforts of improving the standard of manufacture
and methods of distribution of those traders whose products show
consistently poor results. In this connection, it is the practice of
the Public Health Department to co-operate with other Local
Authorities in whose areas the ice cream sold in Southgate is
produced.
It is worthy of note that the results obtained in 1949 showed
a marked improvement on those obtained in 1948. Of 38 samples
taken in 1948, 6 were Grade 3 and 18 were Grade 4. Of the 71
samples taken in 1949, only 2 were Grade 3 and 5, Grade 4.
Establishments for Massage or Special Treatment. Under the
Middlesex County Council Act, 1944, ten existing licences were
renewed. Two new Licences were granted.
Swimming Bath.—The figures of the attendances at the Barrowell
Green Open-Air Swimming Bath for the last two years were
as follows:
1949 1948
Mixed Bathers 88,307 46,618
From Schools 9,015 7,505
Season Ticket Holders 12,161 10,709
109,483 64,832
Spectators 5,723 3,347
Costumes, etc., hired 334 298
A system of break-point chlorination was instituted at the
Bath during 1949. This has improved the condition of the water,
by virtually ensuring a standard of bacteriological purity which
even exceeds drinking water. It was at one time feared that the
installation of the break-point chlorination system might result
in occasional difficulty owing to the somewhat complicated system
of operation and the need for the highest accuracy in testing. This
has not proved to be the case.
The purity of the water is evidenced by the very satisfactory
results of the samples taken at regular intervals during the season.
These samples are taken at different times during days on which
the Bath is being fully used. In each instance the samples have
been entirely satisfactory.
I would again emphasise the fact that, in our Open Air Swimming
Bath, we have at once a valuable amenity and a very practical
aid to health. The increasing popularity of our Bath will
undoubtedly be reflected in the well-being of the Borough. As
hitherto, the Superintendent of the Swimming Bath, Mrs. Barry,
and her most efficient staff have co-operated wholeheartedly with
the Public Health Department in all matters relating to hygiene.
Rivers and Streams.—Very few complaints were received
during the year concerning the above.
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