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/ ___2_ "tr \3 River Pollution. 'C) Prior to the construction of the new sewer extensions and ' pollution control system, all sewer mains discharged their effluent directly into the Saugeen River at various points along its course through the town, thus creating a nuisance and menace to public health by the uncontrolled pollution of the river water. Sewage Lagoons. Properly designed sewage lagoon systems of pollution control are known to be a proven means of effectively treating raw sewage for smaller communities who would otherwise be unable to finance the Construction and operation of the conventional type of sewage treatment plants. Some months ago press reports were circulated quoting, opinions from people without experience, knowledge or opportunity to observe actual results, who advanced theories why sewage lagoons do not function as effectively as the conventional type of sewage disposal plants and were alleged to produce a health hazard and nuisances. Contrary to the opinions expressed above, after a thorough study of different types of pollution control, the lagoon treatment has been recommended for most smaller communities to provide economical and efficient sewage treatment in Ontario by the sanitary engineers of the Ontario Water Resources Commission including Dr. A.E. Berry, one of? the best informed and outstanding authorities on waterworks and sanitary engineering in America. '"3 Prior to its introduction in Ontario, the lagoon type of treatment has been in use in the United States Midwest and Canadian Northwest for many years, where it has the unqualified endorsement of Health Authorities and Sanitary Engineers. p,s, Additional Health Services;- (a) Garbage collection system Introduced in Chesley in 1950. Promoted by Councillor the late Ross Boos. (b) Hospital established in 191+8.