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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
Water.
See Annual Reports, 1930 and 1932.
Despite the unprecedented drought which occurred in both the
years 1933 and 1934, there was no shortage of water in the district
which could be considered detrimental to health, the only
restrictions imposed by the water undertakings were those with
regard to the watering of gardens and washing of vehicles.
Drainage and Sewerage and Sewage Works Extensions.
Reference has been made to this in the reports of 1927, 1928,
1931 and 1932, no material changes having taken place during the
past year. Further reference will be withheld until the survey
report to be published in 1936.
Rivers and Streams.
See 1930 report, page 26.
In the northern part of the district some fouling of the Seven
Kings Stream has taken place owing to the overflowing of cesspools.
This matter has received consideration and notices served on certain
owners to prevent effluent from their cesspools polluting this water
course. The contours of the land in this area render the installation
of a sewer a somewhat difficult problem, but it is hoped that it will
be possible to deal with sewage from this area in a satisfactory
manner.
Closet Accommodation.
I am in full agreement with the observations of my predecessor
with regard to the issue of habitation certificates for houses which
cannot be connected with a sewer. On the one hand builders
are urged to provide for such amenities as water closets and baths,
and on the other, in certain cases there is no possibility of waste
water being dealt with adequately. It would therefore appear
that the passing of plans for dwelling-houses should be held over
until a sufficient sewer can be completed to serve the area concerned.