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shallow end in order to obtain 2.0 parts per million at the deep end. A minimum of three
samples of the water are taken daily by the Bath Manager's staff for chlorine and pH
reading, and from time to time bacteriological testing is carried out by officers from the
Public Health Department. At no time during 1962 was the water found to be unsatisfactory
for use by swimmers. As this bath is closed during the winter months it can be fully emptied
and repaired, if necessary, and cleansed each year before the spring opening. During 1962
the total number of persons using the bath was 18,189 (32,726 in 1961). The average
number of persons attending per day was 119. The maximum number at any one session was
350.
An indoor swimming bath was opened at North Road School in the latter part of the
year for the use of the pupils. Sampling of the water in November produced results that
were not satisfactory, and increased and more regular chlorination had to be requested.
Paddling Pool
A paddling pool for young children is available in Cranleigh Gardens Play Park.
The capacity of the pool is approximately 15,500 gallons with depth from 1½ inches to 9
inches. The water of the pool is free-running and is treated by continuous chlorination for
hygiene purposes. Like the swimming bath, this pool was in constant and very full use
during the summer of 1962. Bacteriological sampling when carried out all proved satisfactory
after the two specimens taken in June had given doubtful results and the chlorination
had to be increased.
School Playing Fields
For the physical training, school games and recreation of school children the total
acreage of school playing fields in Southall is approximately 20. Two acres of the rather
meagre facilities have been lost because of new school building on the Grammar School site.
At present considerable use is also made of the play areas within the Council's public parks
and negotiations are still proceeding for the acquisition of three further areas of land suitable
for playing fields.
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