Prohibition of corruption of water by steeping therein animal or other matter, etc.

No person shall,—

1. (a) steep in any tank, reservoir, stream, well or ditch any animal, vegetable or mineral matter likely to render the water thereof offensive or dangerous to health;
2. (b) whilst suffering from any contagious or loathsome disease, bathe in or near any lake, tank, reservoir, fountain, cistern, duct, standpipe, stream or well or on any part of the seashore. Regulation of Factories, Trades, etc.