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The inspections of premises in Smoke Control Areas Nos 6, 7 and
8 were commenced and were still proceeding at the end of the year.
Water Supply
The whole of the area is supplied by the Metropolitan Water
Board and the standard has been satisfactory both in quality and
quantity. Bacteriological and chemical examinations of supplies are
carried out by the Metropolitan Water Board. The water supplied is
not plumbo solvent in action; no cases of lead contamination or
other forms of contamination have been found.
All the dwelling houses and the population in the area are
supplied direct from the water mains, by means of piped supplies to
the houses.
Verminous Premises
The number of dwelling houses reported to be infested with
vermin remains comparatively small.
Fifty five rooms were disinfected and insecticides were issued,
free of charge to eight 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.
Contributed by Mr. B.M.F. Dixon, manager of Walthamstow Baths.
"From January 1st to December 31st the Baths were open
on 3 00 days. The number of Swimming Bath bathers was 14,297
whilst 85,078 hot baths were provided. 8,257 Pensioners
took advantage of the free bathing facilities. 1,267 Steam
Baths were taken from July when the service started.
Sampling was carried out with very good results.
Sewerage
Arrangements for sewerage and sewage disposal in the district
are reasonably adequate.