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Smoke Abatement.
The use of unsuitable fuel gave rise to several complaints
which were investigated. Remedial measures were carried out
as far as practicable.
Eradication of Bed Bugs, etc.—The free issue of insecticides
was continued, and a number of premises were dealt with at the
request of the War Damage Officer.
Swimming Baths and Pools.—The model bye-laws of the
Ministry of Health were adopted in 1938.
(a) Municipal Baths, High Street.—This is a covered swimming
bath. Mr. W. Cantes kindly contributes the following
report:—
"From January 1st to December 31st, 1946, the swimming
bath was open on 332 days, during which period 98,885 bathers
used the bath.
"Maximum load in 1946 was on June 24th, when we had
935 bathers."
Three water samples were taken during the year.
(b) 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 two 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. Sampling was carried out on one
occasion, with satisfactory results.
(e) The Kingfisher Pool.—The Managing Director kindly
gives the following particulars: —
"The chlorination and filtration plant has a turnover of
eight hours, with a possible speeding up to six hours. 0.2 parts
per million of free chlorine are aimed at for the deep end and
0.6 at the shallow end.