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Resulting from informal action by Sanitary Inspectors, two
other wells were abandoned, and all fittings removed.
E(4). Drainage and Sewerage.
Extensions to the existing drainage systems were made
during the year by the completion of 6,500 yards of new sewer
and approximately 2,500 yards of drains to estates being
developed in the District, and, in addition, there have been
many extensions of house drains and connections.
E(5). 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 21 known premises which
are drained into cesspools.
Cesspools are emptied once a month by mechanical plant
belonging to 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 1939, cesspools were emptied on 73
occasions.
E(6). Sanitary Inspection of the Area.
In the following tables, the work of the Sanitary Inspectors
during the year is summarised:—