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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Woolwich 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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PUBLIC BATHS AND PADDLING POOLS
Routine sampling of water from the Council's swimming baths,
boating and paddling pools, and testing for pH. reaction and
ohlorine content was carried out by the Health Department.
Samples of water were also submitted to the Southern Group
Laboratory, Hither Green, for bacteriological examination.
Average results of the tests and examinations are shown belows-
| Probable No. of Bacillus Coli per 100 m.l. | Average pH. Value | Average free Chlorine p.p.m. | Average Temperature. | Plate Count. Yeastrel agar 2 days at 37°C. aerobically per m.l. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming Baths | 0 | 7.8 | 2.0 | 79°F. | 2 (average) |
| Paddling and Boating Pools | 0 | 8.0 | 0.1 | - | 216 (average) |
OUTWORKERS
The latest returns made by firms employing outworkers showed
that the number of outworkers living in the Borough totalled 142.
A further 70 persons who live outside the Borough are employed by
local industries on outwork.
To ensure that a satisfactory standard of cleanliness is
maintained in the houses of the outworkers and that the working
conditions are satisfactory, regular inspections are made by the
Public Health Inspector.
The nature of the work is as follows:-
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