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(20) SWIMMING BATH, ETC.
Swimming is one of the healthiest of exercises, and
it is to be hoped that the public will continue to take
the fullest advantage of the excellent facilities provided
at the Council's Open-Air Bath.
The water in the Pool (supplied by the Metropolitan
Water Board's main) is always flowing and is completely
changed, filtered and aerated every six hours by means
of a filtration and pumping plant, thus maintaining it
quite pure. In addition, the water is constantly under
observation, and tests are made from time to time to
determine its condition, particular nature and extent of
the chemical and other purification needed.
Slipper Baths.
The Council still have under consideration the question
of the provision of slipper baths. At present I estimate
that about 40 percent, of the houses in the District are
without fixed baths, which indicates that slipper baths
are very necessary. I feel sure that such a provision
would be welcomed by the public.
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