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chlorination plant. The plant has now been fitted, and gives very
satisfactory results.
In another instance, because of a positive bacteriological result,
and an adverse chemical report, the water, originally used for drinking
Purposes, is now not used for that purpose. A second bacteriological
examination proved negative.
Water from wells used for drinking purposes has been proved
satisfactory by chemical analyses and bacteriological examinations, the
Position being safeguarded by regular sampling, and the submission of
the results of analysis to the Public Health Department throughout
the year.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
Premises occupied by rag and bone dealers in the Borough are
subjected to regular inspection. During the year 109 inspections
were made.
No offences by rag and bone dealers were reported.
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
This Act gives power generally to the Council to require steps to be
taken to eradicate infestations of rats and mice and where possible to
Prevent infestations occurring. These duties are carried out by the
Rodent Officer, assisted by two Rodent Operatives.
All infestations coming to light whether by way of complaint or
otherwise, are systematically investigated, and the appropriate action
taken. Where the cause of the trouble is obviously defective drains
or other defects in the building, the owner is called upon to effect the
necessary repairs. This aspect of the work involves close co-operation
between the Rodent Control Staff and the Public Health Inspectors,
In the case of private dwellings the work of disinfestation is carried out
by the Rodent Control Staff free of cost, and on request at business
Premises, where the cost is charged in full.
The sewers under the control of the Council are treated twice
yearly, in accordance with the suggestion of the Ministry of Agriculture
and Fisheries (Infestation Control Division). Their recommended
meethod of treatment, namely, the laying of unpoisoned bait on the
first and third days, followed on the fifth day by poisoned bait, is
followed.
The Ministry make a grant of 50 per cent. towards the cost of
the service.

The total number of visits made to the above premises, and
to others which were found not to be infested, was 2,889.