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a survey of all connections in the area had been made. This
involved a considerable amount of work.
It would greatly facilitate the testing of the mains
and the control of the distribution system if all inside ser-
vices were connected to sub-mains or back lane pipes where
such exist. The estimated cost of transferring a connection
from a main to a sub-main is about $30.00, so that a consider-
able sum is involved. The actual number of connections affected
is at present unknown but a survey of all the old rider-main
areas is at present in hand, and the number of connections and
the total cost involved will be ascertained in due course.
3.
The need for a larger and permanent staff for waste
detection work must again be stressed. Extra funds have been
requested in the 1938 Public Works Recurrent draft estimates and
are essential if the work is to be satisfactorily continued.
4.
An improved type of electrical amplifying stethoscope
has been ordered from home through the Crown Agents, and when
available should reduce considerably the time spent on the actual
location of leaks.
5.
The question of waste and high consumption in public
latrines and urinals has been dealt with through the Chairman,
Urban Council. After correspondence it was agreed that the rate
of flushing should be regulated by this Sub-department in consult- ation with the Urban Council and that the supply to all latrines
and urinals should be shut off at night. This was accordingly
done from about the end of May to the 19th August when at the
request of the Medical Officer of Health a full supply was temporarily restored in view of the outbreak of cholera in the
Colony.
Notices have been painted up in some of the larger latrines warning unauthorized persons not to interfere with the
water supply fittings.