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PUBLIC SWIMMING BATHS (Contd.).
Chemical treatment of the pool is by Alumina Ferric and Sodium Carbonate. A
Chlorine content of 1.0 to 1.5 parts per million is maintained during trade,
with a P.H. value of 7.6. Back washing of filters is done by air agitation
of sand and washing through to waste by M.W.B. water from a main storage tank.
The pool is emptied and re-filled as conditions and analysis dictate.
Cleaning of the pool sides and bottom is carried out every morning
before opening and during the day as circumstances permit.
During the year 18 samples of water were taken from the bath and sent
for Bacteriological Examination and Chemical Analysis. Results received from
both laboratories showed the water to be satisfactory in every case.
RAG DEALERS.
There are 4 premises in the Borough in which the business of Rag Dealer
is carried out. 4 visits of inspection were made during the year.
WATER SUPPLY.
The water supply of the Borough is controlled by the Metropolitan Water
Board and is relayed from public mains direct to premises.
PUBLIC HEALTH PROPAGANDA.
Health propaganda posters were posted and regularly changed from time
to time on the Public Health notice boards which are fixed in positions on
the Council's housing estates. There is also a large notice board situated
at the Town Hall and one at St. John's Churchyard.
A rack containing leaflets of various types is kept filled, at the
entrance to the Department, and in addition to this, Public Health Leaflets
have been distributed through the courtesy of the Borough Librarian at the
Public Libraries. In-so-far as propaganda under the Clean Air Act is
concerned, all occupiers and owners of properties have received Infoimation
Letters and Booklets. Very wide publicity is being given to the requirements
of the Clean Air Act, particularly those affecting Smoke Control Areas. All
occupiers in proposed Smoke Control Areas and the Owners of the same have
received relevant literature in this direction. Much success has been
achieved by working in the closest possible harmony with the London and South
Eastern Furniture Manufacturers Association and meetings are being arranged
to address the members in order to assist them in complying with the
requirements of the Clean Air Act. Reference is made to this valuable work
under the heading of ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION in this Annual Report, (page 41).
Articles have been written and published in the "Newsletter", published
monthly by the Council, but the main propaganda has been by direct verbal
transmission in the kitchens of cafes and restaurants, factories and offices,
and all types of premises, for it is firmly believed that this type of
propaganda really carries a great deal of weight.