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The above figures apply to the whole of the Board's area but it should be
pointed out that the general characteristics of the water are similar throughout
the area so that the findings are applicable to individual Boroughs. Tne
regular system of examination for lead in water in domestic premises will continue
during 1968."
Swimming Baths
Regular routine samples are taken of the water in the four Public Swimming
Baths in the Borough, and no action was necessary in respect of the 34 taken
for chemical and bacteriological examination during the year.
Fluoridation
The Council received the following report of the Health Committee on 23rd
June, 1965:-
"The question of the fluoridation of drinking water as a protection against
dental decay has already been considered by the former Metropolitan Borough
Councils of Hackney, Shoreditch and Stoke Newington and the three authorities
were in favour of the scheme.
We, as the Health Committee of the new London Borough of Hackney, have
now considered the main issues for and against the fluoridation of drinking
water and are of the opinion that it is harmless to health and effective for
dental protection".
CLEAN AIR
The Hackney No. 11 Smoke Control Order was confirmed by the Minister on
the 17th January, and came into operation on the 1st September, 1967. This
area completed this Council's Smoke Control Programme and it is a noteworthy
achievement to have completed so complex a task at such an early date in spite
of staff shortages.
It is, therefore, of very great interest to reflect how worthwhile this
effort and cost has been, measured in terms of reduction of smoke in the air.
The graph below has been drawn from the figures provided by the Warren Spring
Laboratory for the Greater London Council Air Pollution Measuring Site situated
centrally within the Borough.
Micrograms
per cu. metre