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The detailed survey in respect of Smoke Control Area No. 3 was
completed in October and the Council made a Smoke Control Order in
respect of this area in November. This Order was submitted to the
Minister of Housing and Local Government for confirmation.
The inspection of dwelling houses in Smoke Control Area No. 4
was commenced in October and was still proceeding at the end of the
year.
The coloured map of the phased programme appears facing this page
Verminous premises
The number of dwelling houses reported to be infested with
vermin remains comparatively small.
Seventy-nine rooms were disinfected and insecticides were issued
free of charge to eighty-four tenants.
Swimming Baths and pools
There are two public swimming baths and three school swimming
baths within the Borough. The water used in these baths is obtained
from the Metropolitan Water Board mains and is recirculated and
treated by filtration plants consisting of pressure filters,
chlorination plants and in some cases aeration plants. The water in
the baths is changed as often as necessary, depending on the amount
of use.
Samples of water from all these baths are taken at frequent
intervals for both chemical and bacteriological examination. All
samples taken during the year indicated that the water was suitable
for bathing purposes.
The Walthamstow Baths Manager submits the following: Information
Prom January 1st to December 31st the Public Baths were open on
294 days. The number of Swimming Bath bathers was 163,289 whilst
84,024 hot baths were provided. 7,871 Pensioners took advantage of
the free bathing facilities. Swimming attendances continue to
increase. Sampling was carried out with very good results.
Sewerage
Arrangements for sewerage and sewage disposal in the district
are reasonably adequate.
Hairdressers
Eighty-two premises are registered under the Walthamstow
Corporation Act, 1956. Inspections of these premises were carried
out under the Bye-Law requirements and most were found to be in a
reasonable condition.
Rent Act, 1957
This Act empowers the landlords of dwelling houses to increase
rent provided the property is in good repair. On receipt of a