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The sewage is treated by contact beds and
percolating filters, three of which, with rotating
sprinklers, are now in use. Treatment by irrigation
has ceased.
There is a separate system for storm water, and
this year the extension to the district's boundary at
Belmont has been completed.
Except in rare instances in the rural parts, and
beyond the limit of the sewers, where excreta can be
treated by the dry earth system, water-closets are used.
There are eight cesspools in the chalk, and 28 in
the clay. Of these 28, 19 are situated beyond the
limit of the sewers.
Regarding those within reach of the sewers, there
is difficulty with levels. Plans for dealing with these
are being considered.
Removal of House and Trade Refuse and Stable
Manure.—The removal of house and trade refuse is
carried out by the Council's servants under the direction
of the Sanitary Inspector, the refuse being tipped at
the sewage farm well away from dwellings. Men are
employed in rendering the tip as little offensive as
possible.
When, as in warm weather, the prevalence of flies
is evident, a layer of chloride of lime is spread over the
more recent tippings.
Stress has been laid upon the importance of the
weekly removal of manure, as required by the bye-laws,
of owners of stables, and especially in warm weather,
as horse manure forms the favourite breeding place for
flies.
It would be well if nursery gardeners would avoid,
as far as possible, the collection of large heaps in the
warm season of the year.
Nuisances.—Most of the owners of property are
readv to carry out the necessary steps for the abatement
of nuisances on receipt of a preliminary notice.
Twenty-two statutory notices were issued, but no legal
proceedings were taken. Systematic and house-tohouse
inspections were made.