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Particulars of Sanitary Defects referred to in Notices served, and
Other Matters.
(a) Drainage of Existing Buildings.
New provided, repaired, supplied with water or
otherwise improved 142
Percentage of houses provided with waterclosets 100
Drains:
Tested (smoke) 77
Unstopped, repaired, trapped, etc. 119
Waste pipes, rainwater pipes disconnected,
repaired, etc. 78
New soil pipes and ventilating shafts fixed 27
New sinks provided 44
Disconnecting traps and chambers inserted 119
Reconstructed (whole system) 30
Reconstructed (connections) 41
Percentage of houses draining into sewers 99.9
Surface water drains reconstructed 7
Surface water drains repaired 1
(b) Water Supply and Water Service.
Draw taps on main 22
Percentage of houses supplied from Public Water
Service 99.9
(c) Refuse.
New bins provided 53
Frequency of refuse removed from each house Weekly
Number of complaints received—Dealt with by
Engineer's Department.
Method of disposal: Barging away to controlled tip.
(d) Sundry Nuisances.
Overcrowding 7
Urgent cases reported to Housing Committee.
Smoke—Minor complaints only.
Accumulation of refuse 2
Foul ditches, ponds, etc., and stagnant water 6
Dampness 263
Yards repaired or repaved 48
Leaky roofs and eaves guttering 351
Premises repaired and cleansed 658
Other nuisances 700