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Kingston upon Thames 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Station "C".
| Q. | 1951 | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Total | Cumulative Total | |
| 1st | 36.1 | 36.1 |
| 2nd | 40.3 | 76.4 |
| 3rd | 40.3 | 116.7 |
| 4th | 27.67 | 144.37 |
As in the case of station "B", this gauge also was installed
in July 1950 and so comparison can he made only
between the half-years July/December in 1950 and 1951. Again
1951 shows an increased deposit over 1950: the rain-fall and
wind readings showed little variation.
The wind readings applicable to this station are those
between W. and N.N.W. and these are always considerably less
in number than the appropriate readings for stations "A" and
"B", which are affected by other wind directions.
It seems reasonable to infer that the increase in total
deposit at this station during the second and third quarters
of 1951 was due, in some measure, to the building operations
at the Crematorium.
There is less difference between the amount of soluble
and the insoluble solids (77.36 tons:67.01 tons) than at either
station "A" or "B".
GENERAL.
For stations "A", "B" and "C" the summarised figures for 1951 are:-
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Deposit | 266.35 tons | 149.59 tons | 144.37 tons |
| Monthly average deposit | 22.19" | 12.49" | 12.03" |
| Total Rainfall | 32.34 ins. | 29.72 ins. | 30.71 ins. |
| Monthly average rainfall | 2.69" | 2.48" | 2.56" |
Chart I is a histagram showing the data for stations "A", "B"
and "C" during 1951.
11. SWIMMING BATHS AND POOLS.
(a) Public. The Corporation baths are situate in Denmark
Road and comprise two pools, one of which was in use throughout
the year, whilst the other was used for swimming during the
summer months and during the winter season it was converted for
use as a hall for concerts, dances, balls, etc.
(b) Private. There are no privately owned swimming baths
or pools open to the public in the Borough.