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Public Baths
There are four Public Swimming Baths in the borough:-
High Road, Seven Kings (2)
1 - 120,000 gallons
1 — 68,000 gallons
Fullwell Cross, Barkingside (1)
1 — 190,000 gallons
Valentines Park Open Air Pool (1)
1 — 250,000 gallons
The larger indoor Pool at Seven Kings and the Open Air Pool are
closed during the winter months. Both are filled with mains water at the
commencement of each season. The smaller Pool at Seven Kings and the
Pool at Fullwell Cross are open throughout the year.
As an experiment the Indoor Pools were opened on Bank Holidays
(Christmas excepted), and this arrangement proved to be successful.
The Fullwell Cross Pool was officially opened on 20th March 1968,
although the public had been admitted from the end of February. There
is provision for seating 401 spectators, and a cafeteria serving light
refreshments is operated under the supervision of the Chief Baths
Superintendent.
During the time that the Pools are open the water is maintained at a
high standard of purity by continuous filtration and chlorination. In each
case footpaths are provided for u.se prior to entering the Pools, and in
the case of Fullwell Cross the public are not allowed on the Pool side
and any person using the Pool surrounds must wear plimsolls or similar
footwear.
Periodically samples of water are analysed in respect of each
establishment.
The Laundry in operation at the High Road Baths handles all the
necessary work for all the other establishments.
Sanitary
Inspection of
the Area
I give below summary tables of inspections carried out, samples
obtained and complaints received.
Further information and items of interest are given later in the
report, under the various headings.