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All samples for chemical analysis were taken formally. No adverse chemical
or bacteriological reports were received.
There are no milk bottling plants in the Borough.
Details of Dealers' licences for pre-packed milk:-
Ultra Heat Treated 115
Untreated 56
Pasteurised milk 267
Sterilised milk 270
ICE CREAM
The reports on the 50 samples of ice cream which were submitted to the
Public Health Laboratory Service for grading tests were as follows:-
Grade 1-20
Grade 2-4
Grade 3-9
Grade 4-17
POULTRY PROCESSING PREMISES
There are no such establishments situate within the Borough.
BACTERIOLOGICAL FOOD CONTROL
The following list of samples and specimens were submitted for
bacteriological examination to the Public Health Laboratory Service, County
Hall, whose co-operation throughout the year was greatly appreciated.
Ice Cream 50
Milks 19
Manufactured foods 14
Imported foods 10
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WATER SUPPLY
The Metropolitan Water Board is responsible for supplying water to this
area and the Director of Water Examination has kindly supplied the following
information:-
The supply was satisfactory both as to quality and quantity throughout
1970.
All new and repaired mains are disinfected with chlorine; after a
predetermined period of contact the pipes are flushed out and refilled;
samples of water are then collected from these treated mains; and the mains
are returned to service only after results are found to be satisfactory.