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"Maximum load in 1945 was on June 18th, when we had
792 bathers."
Three water samples were taken during the year, with satisfactory
results.
(6) Whipps Cross Bathing Pool.—This is a large open-air
pool situated in Epping Forest, in the area of the Borough of Leyton
and a few hundred yards from the Walthamstow boundary.
It is administered by a joint committee representing the two
Boroughs.
The pool is supervised by the Medical Officer of Health for
Leyton, who kindly sends a copy of the analytical findings when
samples are taken.
(c) South-West Essex Technical College.—Sampling was
carried out on four occasions, with satisfactory results.
(d) Forest School.—This is a small swimming bath with
a capacity of approximately 47,000 gallons, treated with "Voxsan"
with frequent changes of water.
(e) The Kingfisher Pool.—Closed during the war.
(/) Woodford High School for Girls.—This is a covered
bath with continuous chlorination and filtration.
D.—HOUSING.
(a) Inspection.
The following information is given in the form required by the
Ministry of Health, and is supplied by the Chief Sanitary Inspector.
I.—Inspection of Dwelling-Houses during the Year:—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected
for housing defects (under the Public Health
or Housing Acts) 3,288
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 8,791
(2) (a) Number of dwelling-houses (included under
sub-head (1) above) which were inspected
and recorded under the Housing Consolidated
Regulations, 1925 and 1932 Nil
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose Nil
(3) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a
state so dangerous or injurious to health as to
be unfit for human habitation 1
(N.B.—These comprise individual unfit houses.)
(4) Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of those
referred to under the preceding sub-head)
found not to be in all respects reasonably fit
for human habitation 1,533