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RETURN AS TO STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS.
Drains examined and tested 180
Drains re-laid and amended 12
Drains—ventilation improved 3
New w.c. apparatus provided 40
W.C. apparatus repaired 85
W.C. flushing- power improved 80.
New soil pipes fixed
Soil pipe ventilators enlarged 2
New main taps provided 51
Sanitary dustbins provided 269
Backyards paved or repaired 247
New sink wastes 70
W.C. cisterns fixed 147
94 complaints were received from householders during the year
of defective and choked drains. In 19 cases preliminary tests were
carried out by the sanitary staff, with a result that 3 noticeswere
served upon owners that such premises would be entered
and the ground opened up for the purpose of examining the
drains. In 3 instances defects were discovered, while in 3
instances it became necessary for the local authority in default of
owners to carry out the necessary work.
SMOKE OBSERVATIONS.
Compared with the previous year when eight observations
were made of nuisance caused through the emission of black smoke
within the meaning of the Act, 136 observations were carried
cut during 1024. No actual pressure was brought to bear upon
responsible parties, with a result that little or no noteworthy
amelioration of the nuisance occurred. To a very great extent
the present preponderence of smoke nuisance is due either to the
quality of coal used or bad firing, defects within the power of
those responsible to remedy. Injury to health and property
through the continuous discharge of black smoke into the atmosphere
was commented upon in my last year's Report.