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A recent survey has shown that there are seventeen artesian wells in the borough.
Only three of these are now in use, and inspection indicates that it is improbable that
any pollution from those not now in use takes place.
L.C.C. DRAINAGE BYE-LAWS
During the year, only 1 contravention of the above bye-laws was reported to
the Public Health Committee. Legal proceedings were instituted against the persons
concerned.
ASHPITS
It is satisfactory to be able to state that there are now only three ashpits in the
borough. One of these serves 14 houses, one 12 houses and one 11 houses. These
are reported to be in satisfactory condition, but total abolition would certainly be
desirable.
PUBLIC CONVENIENCES FOR WOMEN
There are five women's public conveniences in the borough, all being under
ground, and situated in main thoroughfares. A detailed inspection of these conveniences
was carried out during the year, and this gave rise to the following remarks
and suggestions:—
1. The general standard of cleanliness has improved since the last inspection.
2. A free W.C. in each convenience should be set aside for the use of children.
3. Cards should be placed on the inside of the W.C. doors asking women to use
the flush.
4. In two of the conveniences the urinette curtains are too near to the pans and
should be moved back.
5. The uniform at present in use by the attendants, viz., black serge bodice and
skirt, over which are worn overalls of all colours and shapes, should be
replaced by overalls which could be easily washed.
6. In the interests of hygiene and public health people using public conveniences
should be allowed to wash free of charge. This especially applies to one
convenience as it is used by stallholders and shoppers who go from the convenience
to the market and handle food.
Many of these suggestions have already been adopted.