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#### 38 Cesspits
38 Cesspits
> > (1) A cesspit—
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> > > (a) must be deep, dark and fly-proof, and
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> > > (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
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> > > (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
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> > > (d) must not be located where the normal level of the ground water is less than one metre below the bottom of the cesspit.
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> > (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.