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Bacteriological
Agar plate count, at 20-22°C. for three days=10 per ml.
Agar plate count, at 37°C. tor two days = 6 per ml.
Faecal coli not found in 100 ml.
Probable number of coliform bacilli = none per 100 ml.
Enterococci not found in 100 ml.
CI. welchii (spores) present in 10 ml.
3. The water supplied had no plumbo-solvent action
but samples are tested for presence of metals.
4. No action has been required in respect of contamination
of the water. All water is chlorinated before distribution
and all new and repaired mains are chlorinated
before being restored to use.
5. With the exception of a very few outlying cottages,
all the houses in the area are supplied from the public
water mains. Only a very limited number of houses
are supplied by standpipes common to two or more
houses, the vast majority being supplied direct.
Population supplied with water from standpipes is
approximately 70.
Food Poisoning
Four cases of food poisoning have been notified
during the year.
Establishments for Massage and Special Treatment
One establishment was licensed under Sections
355-357 of the Middlesex County Council Act, 1944.
Conclusion
In conclusion 1 should like to thank the members
of the Committee for the support which they have, given
me during the year and also Mr. Bell and the staff of
the department for their able and willing assistance.
F. H. WOODS,
Medical Officer of Health.