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293 It is understood that the water to be used for the supply of the proposed swimming pool is to be obtained from the old water works of the town of Lexington , particularly from the receiving basin , so called , located a short distance south of the pumping station and from Tell #1 located near the pumping station . In response to your request , the Department has caused the locality to be examined by one of its engineers and has considered the information presented . The results of analysis of samples of water from the old receiving basin and from well # 1 near the pumping station show that the water of each of these sources is under present , conditions of suitable quality for public bathing . the water is a ground water , however , in which microscopic organisms are likely to grow when the water is exposed to the light for any considerable period . In order to main- tain the pool in a proper sanitary condition it is important that considerable quantities of water be dis - charged through the pool at all times when it is in use and that it be emptied and thoroughly cleaned from time to time . The temperature of the water from the well and the receiving basin is likely to be much lower in summer than the water of ponds and reservoirs and may on that account be objectionable for bathing . If the water should be found objectionable for that purpose it is possible that water can be taken from the old reservoir located near Marrett Road which would be likely to be more satisfactory . Respectfully, George H . Bigelow, M . D . Commissioner of Public Health . Report to Dr . Clarence Shannon Chairman , Swimming Pool Committee Lexington , 4a. ssachusetts . upon tater Supply for Swimming Pool in Town Playground . Metcalf & Eddy engineers Boston, Massachusetts . February 28, 1929 . Dr . Clarence Shannon Chairman , Swimming Pool Committee Lexington , Mass . Dear Dr . Shannon : In accordance with your request , we have investigated the sufficiency of the water supply from the old wells and pipes of the Lexington Water Works ( used before the Met - ropolitan supply was obtained) for feeding a swimming pool to be located in the town playground . Quantity of Water Required . We are informed by Mr . Garrity, foreman of the playground , that it is planned to provide two pools , one for swimming , the other for wading ; and that he thinks it probable that during the week of maximum use there may be as many as 120 bathers and 80 waders per day . • The �_ cce)ted st :nd -, rd for cjuantity of clean water to be )r• ovidea in . swimming pool i minimum of i , 300 gc ilons for each 20 perEons u:ling the wool . thus , if 110 bathers used