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MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS) REGULATIONS 1936-1948.
54 Samples of Designated Milks were examined during 1949. Results
were as follows:—
Pasteurised Milk.
32 Samples were examined.
20 Samples satisfied both the prescribed tests.
3 Samples failed to pass the Methylene Blue test. (2 of these results
may be disregarded in view of the rise in temperature to above 65°F.)
1 Sample failed the Methylene Blue and Phosphatase test.
8 Samples were subjected to the Phosphatase test only and were found
to be satisfactory.
Tuberculin Tested (Pasteurised) Milk.
21 Samples were examined
14 Samples satisfied both the prescribed tests.
1 Sample failed both tests.
1 Sample failed the Methylene Blue test.
1 Sample failed the Methylene Blue test but the result may be
disregarded in view of the rise in temparature to above 65°F.
4 Samples were subjected to the Phosphatase test only and all were
found to be satisfactory.
Tuberculin Tested Milk.
1 Sample was examined by both the prescribed tests and found to be
satisfactory.
Hospitals.
Cases of infectious diseases are normally admitted to South Lodge Hospital
which is now under the purview of the Enfield Group Hospital Management
Committee.
Arrangements for the treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders amongst
school children are made with the Prince of Wales's Hospital and North
Middlesex Hospital.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OP THE AREA.
The water supply of the Borough has at all times been satisfactory both
in quality and quantity.
The Metropolitan Water Board is responsible for the supply which is
piped direct to every dwelling-house throughout the Borough, and serves the
entire population.
The co-operation of the Board has at all times been of the fullest.
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