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Eight samples were taken from the Corporation Open Air
Bath, seven of which were satisfactory and one unsatisfactory.
Thirty-two samples were taken from privately owned swimming
baths and pools. Thirty-one of these were satisfactory and
one unsatisfactory.
One hundred and sixty-eight routine colometric tests for checking
the efficiency of purification plants were also made by the
Inspectors. The chlorine content and pH value are checked by
means of a Lovibond Comparator.
VERMINOUS CONDITIONS AND UNCLEANLINESS
One hundred and seventy-five visits to premises by Sanitary
Inspectors related to eradication of bugs, dirty conditions and
disinfestations.
Forty-six nuisances were found during the year and 30 were
abated.
PUBLIC CLEANSING, REFUSE COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL.
The Borough Engineer informs me that work on modifications
to the Refuse Destructor, involving the construction of a new
chimney shaft and water seal dust catchers for the new and the
existing chimney, was commenced during the year.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
Sixty-three visits and re-inspections were made by the Sanitary
Inspectors during the year. Four nuisances were confirmed and
two were remedied by the end of the year.
This Local Authority continues to be a member of the Standing
Conference of Co-operating Bodies for the Investigation of
Atmospheric Pollution. A representative of the Council and the
Chief Sanitary Inspector attend the meetings during the year. The
Standing Conference was established to act as a consultative and
advisory body to co-operate in the investigation and to promote
the practical application in the public interest.
Each month the Bromley results of the estimation of sulphur
by the lead peroxide method are communicated to the Department
of Scientific and Industrial Research.
HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) ACT, 1952.
Forty visits of inspection were made during the year by the
Sanitary Inspectors. Nine contraventions were observed and were
remedied.