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SECTION E—WATER SUPPLY—MILK AND FOOD
AND DRUGS, ETC.
E(l) Water Supply
The water supply in the district is supplied by the Metropolitan
Water Board, and, though possessing a considerable
degree of hardness, is palatable and of good quality. The
supply is led direct into the premises served, no standpipes
being known to exist.
Two monthly samples have been regularly obtained and
submitted to the Kent County Council's Laboratory for
examination, with satisfactory results.
Detailed report on a sample submitted for chemical
examination is as follows:—
Parts per million.
Total solid residue (Dried at 180 C) 318
Chlorine 25
Free Ammonia (as Nitrogen) None
Albuminoid Ammonia (as Nitrogen) None
Nitrogen as Nitrates 6.0
Nitrogen as Nitrites None
Oxygen absorbed ¼ hr. at 26.7 C 0.03
„ „ 4 hrs. at 26.7 C 0.07
Toxic metals None detected
pH.6.8.
The water is of satisfactory organic quality and on the
above chemical analysis should be fit for drinking.
(Signed) H. E. Monk,
Public Analyst for the
County of Kent
E(2)a Dairies and milk stores
The current Register of dairies and milk stores records the
following registration figures:—
No. of registered distributors 8
No. of dairies 5
Regular inspections have been made throughout the year
with a view to maintaining the high standard of cleanliness.
E(2)b Bacteriological Examination of Milk
The following examples of designated milk retailed within
the Borough were obtained and forwarded to the County