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made of the tarry smell in the water, which was evidently due to
the new pipes. This has since ceased. Samples taken of the
Company's water gave satisfactory results on analysis. The rest
of the district is supplied by wells. One sample taken from a
well showed serious pollution, and was the probable cause of a
case of Enteric Fever.
Drainage and Sewage.—The sewers have been frequently
flushed, cleansed, and many new connections have been made.
Your Sewage Works have dealt satisfactorily with the drainage
of the district, and have produced an effluent of average purity.
Owing to the rapid increase of the town, the whole question of
sewerage and sewage treatment is receiving detailed consideration.
There is need for a sewer to the Creekmouth District,
which should form an integral part of any re-arrangement of the
drainage. An interesting experiment was conducted by a private
firm in the distillation of sludge, certain oils and a carbonaceous
residue being obtained. The results are said to have been satisfactory,
and application has been made for more land to establish
the process as a financial undertaking.
Housing.
(Sub-section 1 of Section 17 of the Housing and Town
Planning Act, 1909.)
The house to house inspection has been continued, the
numbers inspected being :—
For the year 1910. Number inspected 385
1911 396
1912 1,132
1913 815
Half the tenements have received attention. Practically all
that part of the town where supervision is necessary has now
been systematically covered. In all other respects the inspections