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Observations on the Hygienic Condition of Public Swimming Baths

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

A. M. M. Grierson
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It is an undisputed fact that various diseases have been transmitted by the water of swimming baths, and although such cases have not been very frequently recorded it is nevertheless important that steps should be taken to prevent their occurrence. This can only be done by maintaining a standard of purity of the bath water similar to drinking water.

It is evident that the water of swimming ponds cannot be kept pure by the fill and empty system, but should be subjected to a process of continuous filtration combined with aeration and chlorination.

In order to maintain the standard of purity thus obtained it is necessary that a strict supervision should be made of the bathers, and those who have any infectious condition should not be permitted to use the pond.

Regulations similar to those suggested by the American Public Health Association should be made and enforced.

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Research Article
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Journal of Hygiene , Volume 30 , Issue 1 , April 1930 , pp. 66 - 78
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1930

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