What is the bacteriological laboratory program?
In 2009, the Health Department created and implemented a new laboratory program in which there are now capabilities to assess environmental and sanitary conditions at public beaches, semi-public pools, and ice in restaurants. All public and semi- public beaches and pools are required under the State Sanitary Code to be tested weekly and monthly (respectively) to ensure there are no environmental and health risks in the community. The Department also implemented a voluntary ice sampling program to assess and monitor sanitary conditions in restaurants to ensure that ice used for consumption is free from bacteria. There is a nominal feel for sampling and the benefits of enrolling into the program include: (1) confirmation that your ice meets drinking water standards and is free from contaminants, (2) unlimited consultation to assist restaurant staff in reducing the potential for contamination, and (3) a master list of facilities enrolled is available to the public and routinely published
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