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SWIMMING BATHS
23 routine visits were made to the Public Swimming Baths and
Pool and to swimming baths associated with clubs and schools in
the area. 28 samples of water were taken for chemical and bacteriological
examination. Frequent tests were made to check the
chlorine content and pH value of the waters and to check the
efficiency of purification plants. There were 9 unsatisfactory
samples involving 4 private baths and immediate steps were taken
to iectify the conditions.
The Crystal Palace Sports Centre racing, divers' and learners'
baths were inspected and sampled regularly by the Scientific Branch
of the Greater London Council. 41 samples were reported upon,
all of which proved satisfactory.
THE DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT, 1951
The duties required under the above-mentioned Act were
carried out, under the direction of the Chief Public Health
Inspector, by a "Diseases of Animals Inspector" who acted jointly
for the London Borough of Bromley and the London Borough of
Bexley. During the year the Diseases of Animals Inspector suffered
a severe illness from which he died in September. Instead of
appointing a successor to him, the London Borough of Bromley
contracted to use services offered in this connection to Local
Authorities by the City of London's Veterinary Department. This
service commenced operating in December.
The following premises are situated within the London Borough
of Bromley:—
Stock Keepers 40
Farms (keeping more than one type of animal) 57
Pig Keepers 96
Poultry Keepers 26
Horses only (not a riding establishment) 1
Riding Establishments 26
Slaughterhouse 1
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A total of 524 visits was made to these premises during the
year for the following various reasons: routine checks on records
of movement of animals, supervision of conditions imposed by
movement licences; the issue of movement licences; control of the
use of swill boiling plants; the quarantine of animals infected by,
or suspected to be infected by, infectious diseases.
The Borough was free from infectious diseases notifiable under
the Act.