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on the 5th December, 1910, will remove many of the
difficulties hitherto encountered. Amongst the most
important provisions are—the giving of notice prior
to the commencement of drainage work, and the
compulsory construction of inspection chambers.
Water Supply.
As the whole of this district is now supplied with
water by the Metropolitan Water Board, it is only
necessary for me to refer to the method of service and
storage at the houses; and in this respect it is gratifying
to note that an endeavour is being made by a
private Act to require that all houses should be
supplied with water direct from the mains. The
powers already existing are unfortunately inadequate
for compelling a direct supply in every case, as the
requirement that "cisterns used for the supply of
water for domestic purposes must be properly placed,
constructed and kept," is not sufficiently stringent to
meet the needs of populous districts.
Infectious Diseases and Disinfection.
In every case of infectious disease the usual enquiries
for the guidance of the Medical Officer of Health
have been made, the drains and sanitary appliances
have been carefully examined and tested, and all
infectious rooms immediately fumigated with formaldehyde
after the removal or convalescence of the
patients. Whenever necessary, notice has been given
by the Clerk of the Council, on the certificate of the
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