Mr. Tawney. They were jointly studying the same problem at the same time.
Mr. Fenkell. They were.
Mr. Tawney. Now, what have you to say, Mr. Fenkell, in regard to the plans recommended by the consulting sanitary engineer of the commission, and how do these plans compare with the plans or remedies proposed by Mr. Hubbell, your sanitary engineer?
Mr. Fenkell. I am unable to state exactly. I have read Mr. Hubbell’s report through twice, and I have read Prof. Phelps’s report through, but I have been unable to make any extended study of the matter. So far I hardly think anyone has, except it be Mr. Hubbell.
Mr. Tawney. Has your municipal government here considered the question of the standards for sewage treatment and water purification recommended by the sanitary engineers of the commission?
Mr. Fenkell. So far as I know, it has not received any extended study, except by Mr. Hubbell. Mr. Hubbell’s report was transmitted to the common council, and it was submitted to the proper committee, but the committee have been unable to take any action in the matter, or study it, because of our inability to furnish copies of the report.
Mr. Tawney. Has the city at this time in contemplation anything looking toward sewage treatment, independent of any international question involved in the pollution of the Detroit River?
Mr. Fenkell. No more than is covered by Mr. Hubbell’s report.
Mr. Tawney. You have no specific plan in preparation, is what I mean.
Mr. Fenkell. No, sir.