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Particular attention is paid to the p:H. value in order to
keep the water in an alkaline condition.
The daily tests also determine the amount of free chlorine
available, which is maintained as near as possible between the
maximum of 0.5 and the minimum of 0.2 parts of free chlorine
per million, the standard accepted by the Ministry of Health.
There are no privately owned swimming baths or pools in
the district.
PROPOSED EXTENSIONS OF LOCAL POWERS.
As the Council has decided to promote a Corporation Bill,
opportunity has been taken to seek additional powers which
experience has shown to be desirable. Briefly, powers are sought
in the West Ham Corporation Bill, 1936:—
For the registration ot Hairdressers, with power to make
bye-laws for the purpose of securing the cleanliness of such
premises and the instruments used therein.
For the prohibition of tents, vans, sheds, etc., upon any
square, alley, etc., to which the public have access.
For the cutting off and sealing up of dis-used drains.
For the provision of an adequate sink and water supply in
any part of a house occupied as a separate tenement.
For the removal of aged or infirm or physically incapacitated
persons from insanitary premises.
For the registration of hawkers of meat, fish, fruit and
vegetables and their premises.
l'or the registration of premises used in connection with the
sale or manufacture of ice-cream and preserved foods, with power
to refuse or to revoke registration.
For the provision of food storage accommodation in new
houses and in existing houses let to two or more tenants.
For the making of bye-laws governing the transport of
foods.
For prohibition of sale, etc., of articles to children at schools.
For the fencing of vacant land.
For power to search vehicles and to inspect and, if necessary,
seize meat, etc., in transit.
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