[Report 1940] / Medical Officer of Health, Grantham Borough.

  • Grantham (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1940
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Credit: [Report 1940] / Medical Officer of Health, Grantham Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

    21/34 (page 17)
    *rM 10 «r»» WaTEK SUPPLY o During the year nineteen samples cl the public water supply were, submitted to the Public Analyst; for bacteriological examination. Early in February, bacillus coli (presumptive) was reported to be present in 50 mis. of water and turbidity indicated that the mains required thorough flushing. The latter process was carried out, hut a sample taken later in the month showed faecal bacillus coli and bacillus coli aorogenes present in 10 mis. and 1 mh respectively. The Public Analyst (Mr. W.W. Taylor, B.Sc.,F.I«C0, of Nottingham) was called in for consultation and advice , as a result of which the dosage of chlorine was increased. The bacterial quality then improved substantially and in the first week of March the Analyst recommended a reduction of chlorine to not below 0.30 parts per million. From that time and through the year the water continued to Mo of satisfactory bacterial quality for public supply. The Conduit Supply which was found to be unsatisfactory in February owing to pollution at the source, was cut off, but later in the year was reinstated when further examinations showed a distinct improvement This improvement was not maintained however, and the supply was discontinued. One sample of water obtained from a private well was reported by the Analyst to be of satisfactory quality for drinking purposes, whilst that from another well was pronounced to be doubtful following heavy rainfall. SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS ACT, 1933. One Licence was granted to a Slaughterman. SLAUGHTERHOUSES LICENCES Nil NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY OF SLAUGHTERHOUSE 1 o i- aS-.r. - Nil MILK SUPPLY One ’PasteurisingT Licence was renewed, and also one T supplement ary1 licence to se].l T Accredited T Milk. Particulars of samples of Pasteurised & Accredited Milk taken during the year are shown in tabulated iorm. ADULTERATION OF FOOD , Details of samples and action taken under the Food and Drugs Act, 1938, are shown on page 13. Y our obedient Servant, (Signed) C.H.D. Robbs, Medical Officer of Health.