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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
East Barnet 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]
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Water
The water which is obtained from deep wells sunk into the chalk
is supplied by the Barnet District Water Company. The Company
have an up-to-date clinical and bacteriological laboratory in charge
of which is a qualified chemist. During the year 1,293 examinations
were made, 98.0 per cent, being B. coli free in 100 ml.
Twelve samples were also taken by us and submitted for
examination to the Public Health laboratory. The reports were in
every case satisfactory.
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