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Ill one instance, where five houses were drained
by a combined system, the necessary work was
carried out by the Council at the request of a
majority of the owners, under specifications and
plans prepared by me, in consequence of their being
unable to agree as to the extent of their individual
responsibility. When the work was finished, the
expense was apportioned as provided by the Act.
All the owners, with one exception, have paid
the amounts claimed, and it is anticipated that this
will be recovered without further legal proceedings.
In two instances where premises were drained
by a combined system, the Council have reconstructed
the combined part of the drain at a cost of
£42, in consequence of its being a sewer within the
meaning of section 4 of the Public Health Act,
I875.
During the year the drains of 92 houses and
premises have been reconstructed.
In each case a manhole, with an efficient intercepting
trap, has been provided on the line of the
drain, and an outlet shaft to ensure sufficient ventilation
has been fixed at the head.
Twenty-one house drains have been cleared
from obstruction or repaired.
Three cesspools have been abolished, and the
drains connected with the public sewer.
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