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require constant attention from the department. We are glad to acknowledge the assistance given
by the Borough Engineer's Sewers Department in this work.
Public Baths and Laundry Establishments
The Baths Superintendent supplied a full report on these services which appeared in my
report for 1959. The following is a brief summary of the facilities available.
(1) Bathing Pools
(a) Lido Open Air Pool: (165 ft. x 75 ft.). The total capacityis 490,000 gallons with
continuous filtration and chlorination at the rate of 90,000 gallons per hour. Water
supply is from the Metropolitan Water Board's mains.
(b) Pools 1 and 2 at Central Baths (100 ft. x 35 ft. and 75 ft. x 25 ft.) The total
capacity is 155,000 gallons with continuous filtration and chlorination at the rate
of 40,000 gallons per hour. Water supply is drawn from a bore hole 421 feet deep.
(2) Private Baths
(a) Central 34
(b) Conway Road 18
(c) Bromley Road 14
(d) Tiverton Road 22
Total 88
(3) Public Laundries
(a) Bromley Road
(b) Tiverton Road
The small pool at the Central Baths is open throughout the year, but the other two are
available during the summer months only. During the winter the large indoor pool is converted
into a Municipal Hall.
Inspections Carried out by the Public Health Inspectors
Appointments and Interviews 530
Cinemas and Halls 49
Complaints Investigated 2951
Conveniences and Urinals 22
Drains defective 202
Drains tested 252