Chlorinated water as a source of chlorate contamination in farm bulk milk

The potential for chlorinated water to cause chlorate contamination of milk was evaluated at both laboratory and field level. It was found that for such contamination to occur, direct contact of water and milk was necessary. To minimise the opportunity for chlorinated water to cause chlorate contamination of milk, it is vital to ensure that milk handling equipment is engineered to provide for proper drainage of water and that all necessary steps are taken to prevent the adulteration of milk with water.

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The potential for chlorinated water to contaminate milk with chlorate was evaluated through laboratory and field studies. The study found that direct contact between water and milk was necessary for such contamination to occur. To minimize the risk of chlorinated water causing chlorate contamination, it is crucial to design milk handling equipment that allows proper water drainage and to take necessary measures to prevent milk adulteration with water.