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Attention has been paid to storage cisterns, and nine
found to be improperly covered or in a dirty state were
covered or cleansed; and 16 taps were fixed on the rising
main where cisterns'were found to be improperly constructed
or placed. These taps draw the drinking water direct from
the main, and not from an intermediate storage cistern.
Six houses were furnished with a sufficient and improved
water supply; the supply being taken into the house and a
tap fixed over the sink.
RAINFALL, 1913.
I am indebted to Mr. Butler, Headmaster of Bell Lane
School, for the following table shewing the rainfall for the
past year:—
The total rainfall was 22.16 inches.
The greatest rainfall, January 11th, viz., .77 inches.
The wettest month was October, viz., 3.07 inches.
The driest month was June, viz., .43 inches.
Total number of days on which rain fell, 182 days.
Total number of dry days, 183 days.
In 1912.
The total rainfall was 29.12 inches.
The greatest rainfall 29th September.
The wettest month was August, 5.0 inches.
The driest month was April, viz., .08 inches.
Total number of days on which rain fell, 205 days.
Total number of dry days, 161 days.