The standard of purity was raised on 17th October 1946 to B. Coli absent in 100 c.c.
During the year the Mainland Supply was treated with 3,788 lbs. of liquid chlorine and 197,140 lbs. of chloride of lime which is equivalent to an average admixture of 0.75 part per million of free chlorine. 155 analyses were made by the Government Chemist and in all cases the results were given as "Satisfactory".
176. Waste Detection.
6,068 routine inspections of house services were carried out in this connection during the year and notices to alter or repair defective services served on members of the public in 898 instances. 525 taps were re-washered free of charge. 2,559 fittings supplied by licensed plumbers for use on inside services were tested and stamped.
177. The following metered services were connected or disconnected during the year:
Type of Supply Connected Disconnected No. of Metered Services on 31.3.47. Domestic 1,508 1,024 5,728 Trade 600 216 2,420 Shipping 5 25 Building 1 39 26 Government 29 13 Totals: 2,152 1,267 8,215Sixteen repairs were carried out to inside services for consumers at their cost. 1,075 applications from licensed plumbers for permission to carry out work on inside services were received during the year. 2,432 inspections of new services were carried out in addition to the routine inspections above. Two private fire services were connected to the mains and two were disconnected.
178. Under "Maintenance of Government Buildings", 853 items of work were carried out in connection with the maintenance of inside services viz: 846 in Kowloon, one in Taipo, three in Fanling and three in Un Long.
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