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MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATION) REGULATIONS 1949.
64 Samples of Designated Milks were examined during 1950. Results
were as follows:—
Pasteurised Milk.
27 Samples were examined.
13 Samples satisfied both the prescribed tests.
4 Samples failed to pass the Methylene Blue test. (3 of these results
may be disregarded in view of the rise in temperature to above 65°F.)
10 Samples were subjected to the Phosphate test only and were found
to be satisfactory.
Tuberculin Tested (Pasteurised) Milk.
18 Samples were examined.
14 Samples satisfied both the prescribed tests.
1 Sample failed the Methylene Blue test but the result may be disregarded
in view of the rise in temperature to above 65°F.
3 Samples were subjected to the Phosphate test only and all were found
to be satisfactory.
Tuberculin Tested Milk.
1 Sample was examined and failed the Methylene Blue test.
Sterilised Milk.
18 Samples were examined and all passed the Turbidity test.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF 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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