PHILLIPS LEE GOLDSBOROUGH, GOVERNOR. 1521

springs, ponds, streams, wells and bodies of surface or ground
water, whether natural or artificial, within the boundaries of
this State or subject to its jurisdiction. "Sewage" shall mean

human and animal excretions, street wash, and all domestic and
manufacturing waste. "Waterworks," "water supply" and
"water supply system" shall mean the sources and their sur-
roundings from which water is supplied for drinking or domes-
tic purposes, together with all structures, channels and appur-

tenances by means of which it is prepared for use and delivered
to consumers; excepting only the piping and fixtures inside the
buildings served. "Sewerage system" shall mean the channels
by which sewage is collected and disposed of, together with the
body of water into which it is directly discharged; and all struc-
tures and appurtenances, made use of in its collection and prep-
aration for discharge in satisfactory condition into the waters
of the State; excepting only the plumbing system inside the in-
dividual buildings served. For the purposes of this Act, any
sewer, no matter what its length and size may be, shall be
sufficient to constitute a sewerage system.

SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That the State Board of
Health shall have general supervision and control over the
waters of the State, in so far as their sanitary and physical

condition affect the public health or comfort; and it may make

and enforce rules and regulations, and order works to be ex-

ecuted, to correct and prevent their pollution. It shall investi-
gate all sources of water and ice supply, and all points of sew-

age discharge. It shall examine all existing public water sup-
plies, sewerage systems and refuse disposal plants, and shall
have power to compel their operation in a manner which shall

protect the public health and comfort, or to order their altera-
tion, extension or replacement by other structures when deemed

necessary. After the passage of this Act it shall pass upon the
design and construction of all public water supplies, sewerage

systems and refuse disposal plants which shall be built within

the State.

SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That the State Board of

Health shall, when requested, consult with and advise the su-

thorities of Counties and municipalities, and persons, having

or about to have systems of water supply, drainage, sewerage,

or refuse disposal, as to the most appropriate source of water

supply, and the best method of assuring its purity, or as to the

best method of disposing of drainage, sewage or refuse, with