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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Water Supply.
There were, as far as is known, at the end of the year 43
private wells from which the water was used for domestic purposes.
In nine other cases there are wells, but an alternative supply from
the main exists for domestic purposes. In one case the use of
water from a well for drinking purposes 'was dis-continued and in
another case the well was closed following the demolition of the
house.
In 29 instances draw-taps were placed on the main to the
house, in compliance with notice from the Public Health Department,
in lieu of a supply drawn from an inaccessible and uncovered
cistern.
Drainage and Sewerage.
The sewerage of almost the whole district is arranged on the
"separate" system.