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There are still several shallow wells, and the policy is
to advise owners to have their property connected to the
Main Supply of the Metropolitan Water Board.
The use of well water was discontinued at nine houses
during the year.
SCAVENGING.
The removal and disposal of house refuse is undertaken
by the Borough Surveyor's Department.
Refuse is partly tipped, and the remainder is burnt in
the Dust Destructor.
CLOSET ACCOMMODATION.
All Closets in the Borough are on the Water Carriage
System.
SCHOOLS.
A general review of the sanitary condition of the Public
Elementary Schools was given in 1925 The repairs and
improvements carried out during 1928 will be found in the
Annual Report of the School Medical Officer.
OTHER SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
In order to prevent duplication, the Sanitary Inspection
of the Area, Ashbins, Smoke Abatement, Housing, Inspection
and Supervision of Food, etc., are entirely included in
the Annual Report of the Sanitary Inspector.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.

No prosecutions were made under these Acts in the
Borough during the year.