Table: The details and nature of Sanitary Works executed in the West Division during the year are as follows:—
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The details and nature of Sanitary Works executed in the West Division during the year are as follows:—
Walls and ceilings of houses cleansed throughout 14 partially 112 Drains opened and cleansed 113 Defective drains repaired 197 Inlets to drains properly trapped 82 Sink waste pipes properly disconnected from drains 37 Rainwater pipes do. do. 31 Water-closets re-constructed 1 Water laid on to soil pans of W.C.'s 104 Ventilation of W.C.'s improved 2 New soil pans provided where broken or unsuitable 24 Foul soil pans cleansed 39 Yards, areas, and forecourts, paved 142 Yards and areas drained 19 Nuisances from dampness remedied 86 Roofs made watertight 74 Eaves guttering of roofs and rainwater pipes repaired 101 Water supplies to houses reinstated 50 Water services for domestic purposes altered or improved 33 Water service fittings repaired 23 Public House urinals repaired and cleansed 10 Animals improperly kept (removed) ... Accumulations of dung and refuse removed 39 Bye-laws enforced 24 Other nuisances remedied, chiefly dilapidations Drains tested* by the application of the smoke drain test, of 206 which 23.6 per cent. were proved defective 834
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Primary tests only.
