WATER RESTRICTIONS
OFFENDERS TO BE WATCHED SOME WORSE. THAN OTHERS As was reported in our last issue the Borough Council has found it necessary to ad'opt sterner measures with people who deliberately ignore the regulations introduced to tide the town over the exceptionally dry spell ensuing. It was with reluctance and regret that the council found it necessary to curtail the use of water, bult had no alternative in view of the increased demand and the fact that the war had made additions to the pumping plant impossible.
The discussion Avhich took place at the meeting of the Council held on Monday last introduced references to all types of water Avastage, and the one mainly under criticism was where a resident deliberately "cheated" the Council and jeopardised its endeavours, to safeguard the Interest of all residents.
Some people, it Avas reported, deliberately avoided payment of the fee of 10/- per annum for a hose tap in their section, Avhich Avas paid by their fellow citizens, by improA ised attachments Avhieh Avere applied to. Inside taps, or alternatiA'ely Avere found to have tapped a main nearby and installed taps without the knoAvledge of the council. Not only Avere these people illegally taking the water, but even greater Avaste occurred through faulty connections, resulting from an amateur's Avork.
Others Avere known tot have concealed sprays at Avork for hours during the day Avith a colossal Avastage of supply and it Avas these unworthy residents Avhom the inspector was instructed to report immediately .
The Mayor states that in expressing the council's intention to prosecute such cases immediately and without Avarning it Avas this type of offender to Avhom he was referring, mid not the more responsible citizen, Avho through an oversight or by accident, Avas found to have made a minor breach. These people Avould
receive a-.Avarning to use more care and he felt sure that the council would receiA T e their co-operation.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 16, 13 February 1942, Page 5
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321WATER RESTRICTIONS Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 16, 13 February 1942, Page 5
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