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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OP THE AREA.
Water Supply.
The water supply throughout the District is furnished by
the Metropolitan Water Board and is a constant supply of excellent
quality. I am supplied with monthly reports by the Board giving
details of their chemical and bacteriological examinations.
Drainage and Sewerage.
Extensive schemes have been prepared for soil and surface
water drainage in the Borough, and would in the ordinary course of
events be in hand. The schemes, however, have been deferred owing
to the outbreak of hostilities. During the past year a certain
amount of damage has injured sewers, but after considerable first
aid treatment they are now satisfactory.
Swimming' Baths and Pools . .
Publicly-owned Baths.
Surbiton Lagoon, situated in Raeburn Avenue, Surbiton, is
an open air pool 165 feet long and 90 feet wide with a depth of 3
to 9 feet.
The water is treated by continuous pressure sand filtration,
sterilisation by injection of chlorine, and oxygenation over an
ornamental cascade.
Periodic samples of the water are talcen by the Borough
Engineer and Surveyor and the plant adjusted accordingly. In
addition, check samples are taken by the Public Health Department.
In conclusion, I should like to thank Mr. McClelland, the
Chief Sanitary Inspector, the other Sanitary Inspectors, and the
clerical staff for their loyal and conscientious service throughout
the year.
I am,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
NEVILLE H. LINZEE,
Medical Officer of Health.
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