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MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATION) REGULATIONS 1949.
Eighty-three samples of Designated Milks were examined during 1952.
Results were as follows:—
Pasteurised Milk.
45 Samples were examined.
10 Samples satisfied both the prescribed tests.
35 Samples failed to pass the Methylene Blue test. (34 of these results
may be disregarded in view of the rise in temperature to above 65° F.)
Tuberculin Tested (Pasteurised) Milk.
19 Samples were examined.
5 Samples satisfied both the prescribed tests.
14 Samples failed the Methylene Blue test, but the results may be
disregarded in view of the rise in temperature to above 65° F.
Tuberculin Tested Milk.
2 Samples were examined and satisfied the prescribed tests.
Sterilised Milk.
17 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.
SANITARY INSPECTION IN THE AREA.
Seven District Sanitary Inspectors and one woman Sanitary Inspector are
engaged in the sanitary supervision of the Borough, working under the supervision
of the Senior Sanitary Inspector. The Senior Sanitary Inspector supervises
the work of the Borough.
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