View report page

49
54, Cross Street, Erith.
Parts per million
Total solid residue (Dried at 180 C) 490
Chlorine 24
Free Amonia (as Nitrogen) None
Albuminoid Ammonia (as Nitrogen) None
Nitrogen as Nitrates 8.0
Nitrogen as Nitrites None
Oxygen absorbed ¼ hr. at 26.7 C 0.09
„ „ 4 hrs at 26.7 C 0.23
Toxic metals None detected
Free and Combined residual chlorine
on receipt None detected
pH. 7.15
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
16th July, 1951. 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 samples of designated milk retailed within
the Borough were obtained and submitted to the County
Laboratory for examination:—
Pasteurised 33
Tuberculin tested (Past) 4
Sterilised 5
Total 42
All were reported upon satisfactorily, such milk satisfying
the phosphatase, methylene blue, and turbidity tests.
E (2)c Biological Testing of Milk
Two samples of milk were submitted to the County
Laboratory for biological testing. No evidence of Tuberculosis
was found to exist.