Bureau of Chemistry.

Analysis of Ridgewood Water, Jan. 2, 1895

Sample Taken from Tap in Laboratory.

Results expressed in parts by wieght in
one hundred thousands

Appearance

Clear

Color

Normal

Odor (Heated to 100° Fahr.)

None

Chlorine in Chlorides

1.2000

Equiv. To Sodium Chloride

1.9770

Phosphates

0.0000

Nitrates

0.0000

Nitrogen in Nitrates and Nitrites

0.2100

Free Ammonia

0.0002

Albuminoid Ammonia

0.0076

Hardness equiv. To (before Boiling)

1.9000

Carbonate of Lime (After Boiling)

1.9000

Organic and Volatile (loss on ignition)

1.5000

Mineral Matter (non-volatile)

4.7000

Total Solids (by evaporation)

6.2000

Temperature at Hydrant

Food Inspection

Total number of Inspections of Milk

229

Total number of quarts inspected

8,194

Total number Inspections Fruit, Vegetables and Canned Goods

841

Total number of pounds of same condemned and destoryed

16,700

Special Inspections.

Citizens' complaints investigated

1

No. of Re-inspections

1

Cases referred to Counsel

0

Analytical Work.

Milk - Found to be watered

0

Milk - Found to be skimmed

0

Milk - Found to be skimmed and watered

0

Milk - Found to be normal

0

Ridgewood Water - complete Sanitary Analysis

1

Special Laboratory Work

1

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