38Cesspits

#### 38 Cesspits 38 Cesspits > > (1) A cesspit— > > > > > (a) must be deep, dark and fly-proof, and > > > > > (b) must be constructed and maintained so as to prevent both the access of surface waters to it and the escape of matter from it, and > > > > > (c) must not be located where it can possibly pollute any water used or likely to be used for human consumption or for any domestic or dairy purposes, and > > > > > (d) must not be located where the normal level of the ground water is less than one metre below the bottom of the cesspit. > > > (2) If a cesspit is emptied, its contents must be disposed of in a sanitary manner and in accordance with any requirements of the council.