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4. Alkalinity : (Standard—definitely alkaline to methyl
orange, but free from caustic alkalinity).
Any measurement made of this?
Any standard attempted?
5. Clarity: (Standard—19 S.W.G. platinum wire to be seen
through a depth of six feet).
Any standard used?
How often is water tested for clarity?
6. Cleansing Bottom of Bath :
Method—
How often used?
7. General:
Is daily log kept of working of filters, etc., e.g.,
(a) Hours during which the plant is working.
(b) Washing of each unit and the time taken.
(c) Power consumed during each 24 hours for
the filters only.
(d) Weight of each chemical used, including
the liquid chlorine gas.
(e) Amount of make-up water taken from the
mains.
(f) Notes on the alkalinity, clarity and chlorine
content of the bath water.
(g) Notes on any unusual condition observed
in the bath and of any defects or difficulties
experienced with the filter plant.
Eradication of Bed Bugs.
Disinfestation measures regarding Council houses have
provided for the removal of architraves, skirting boards,
picture rails, etc. Wallpaper has been stripped and the
woodwork and bedsteads subjected to blow-lamp. After the
spraying of all surfaces with an insecticide the rooms have
been sealed and fumigated. Where it has been found necessary
bedding and articles of furniture have been destroyed.
These measures are applied until the premises are free from
vermin. A spray is loaned to the tenant and a quantity of
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