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Extensive sampling of water from the abysinian wells on
the Belvedere Marshes has resulted in warning letters regarding
the unsuitability for drinking purposes of water from certain
wells being issued to owners and occupiers of the sites.
Statutory action under Section 140 Public Health Act,
1936, was taken in the case of four wells on the Marshes, water
from which was reported as unsatisfactory. Summonses were
issued, but in each instance, the pumps and fittings were dismantled
before the hearing, thus obviating Police Court
proceedings.
E(5). Drainage and Sewerage.
Extensions to the existing drainage systems were made
during the year by the completion of 9,000 yards of new sewer
to estates being developed in the District, and, in addition, there
have been many extensions of house drains and connections.
E(6). Closet Accommodation and Cesspools.
The whole of the closet accommodation in both the older
parts of the town and the newly built up areas is on the main
drainage system, there being only 18 known premises which are
drained into cesspools.
Cesspools are emptied once a month by mechanical plant of
the Council free of charge, or more frequently as required, when
a fee is charged to cover the cost of labour. The contents of
these cesspools are discharged into the Council's sewers.
The cesspools which now require the service are scattered
throughout the District, and, in the majority of cases, necessitate
travelling considerable distances both for pumping out and
conveying to the point of disposal.
During the year 1938, cesspools were emptied on 81
occasions.
E (7). SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA.
In the following tables, the work of the Sanitary
Inspectors, during the year is summarised:—
E(7)a. Routine Visiting.