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The two gallons of water discharged into the
drain is not of sufficient force to keep the obstructions
constantly moving, and when the water reaches the
intercepting trap, it has lost all its power, and is of
no utility to cleanse the trap, allowing the foecal matter
to remain putrid, giving off foul and offensive odours,
which are eventually discharged into the open air
through the fresh air inlet, causing a serious
nuisance.
There is one point in connection with water
supply which is of great importance. The cisterns
are often placed in an inaccessible position, so that it
is almost impossible to get at them for inspection or
for cleansing; they are generally too small, so that
under any extra drain upon them the supply fails,
and it is most important that they should be so placed
as to be easily cleansed, should be provided with
properly constructed and fitting covers, so that insects,
birds, and animals should not be able to get into
them.
Instances have come under my notice where the
cisterns have been repeatedly fouled by black beetles
within a very short time of being cleansed.
OPEN SPACES.
Queen's Park is much used by children for
cricket and games; it is 30 acres in extent, is