[Report 1943] / Medical Officer of Health, Whitley Bay U.D.C.

  • Whitley Bay (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1943
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Credit: [Report 1943] / Medical Officer of Health, Whitley Bay U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    9* SECTION C. Sanitary Circumstances cf the Area. 1. (i) Water Supply. The water supply for the district is supplied from -the mains of the Tynemouth Corporation, who are responsible for its purity* Two samples of water have been taken and submitted to the Public Health Laboratory, King's College, Newcastle-on~Tyne. Copies cf the reports are given below. (1) Standpipe at rear of (2) Tap in yard, N.F.S., Plate Count:- Samples taken 7th June, 1943* Delaval Arms, Seaton Sluice* Direct from main. York Road, Whitley Bay. Direct from main. (1) (2) Colonies per ml a] At 37°C (2 days’ incubation) b) At 20°-22°C (3 days* incubation) Presumptive Colif arm Count Probable number cf coliform bacilli present Per 100 ml. of water 0 0 1) Bacteriologically, this is a satisfactory sample of water, 2) Bacteriologically, this is a satisfactory sample cf water. Also, in accordance with an agreement reached with the Tynemouth Corporation, we receive copies of reports on periodical samples taken by the Tynemouth Corporation (Water Department). A report on a sample taken on the 1st March, 1943, is included for your perusal. Sample taken 1st March, 1943* 76, Clifton Terrace, Whitley Bay. Prom draw tap in yard through lead service from cast iron main. Plate Count Colonies per ml. (a) At 37°C (2 days* incubation) (b) At 20°-22°C (3 days* incubation) 3 approx only 295 Presumptive Colif orm Count:- Per 100 ml. cf water Probably number of colif orm bacilli present 0 Bacteriologically, this is a satisfactory sample of water* There are still two common standpipes and one private stand¬ pipe in use at East End, Old Hartley, and one at Rocky Island, Seaton Sluice.