[Report 1965] / Medical Officer of Health, Wycombe R.D.C.
- High Wycombe (England). Rural District Council.
- Date:
- 1965
Licence: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Credit: [Report 1965] / Medical Officer of Health, Wycombe R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![During the year 270 visits were made in connection with alleged noise nuisances. In the cases where statu- tory nuisances were confirmed, appropriate action was taken in order to secure abatement of the nuisances. Swimming Pools0 It is suggested that for reasons of both health and safety, swimming instruction should be an essential part of any school curriculum. In recent years many schools have installed swimming pools and this trend is increasing. Keeping the pool water pure is of course a most important matter. Water will become discoloured and polluted if left standing, due to residues of bacteria, algae growth, airborne dirt and organic matter introduced by swimmers. To keep pool water healthy and clean a filter unit is necessary and this combined with correct chemical treatment will provide a free chlorine residual which is rapidly bactericidal. Sampling of water from school swimming pools has now been undertaken by the public health department in order to ensure that the treatment units are being efficiently operated and providing effective water purification. 9 schools in the district are now provided with swimming pools. Samples of water taken from the pools and submitted for bacteriological examination have all been reported as conforming to a satisfactory standard of safety. CONCLUSION. This report gives some indication of the work of the Council towards improving environmental hygiene standards in the district. There are still problems to be overcome. Constant vigilance and action is therefore necessary by centra], government and local authorities supported by an informed public in order to maintain and improve upon the standards we now enjoy.](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b29428324_0100.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
