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_aHistory of the Water Supply of the World : _barranged in a comprehensive form from eminent authorities, containing a description of the various methods of water supply, pollution and purification of waters, and sanitary effects, with analyses of potable waters, also geology and water strata of Hamilton county, Ohio, statistics of the Ohio river, proposed water supply of Cincinnati. |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-08-24 | ||
| 508 | _aCharlene Taylor, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"History of the Water Supply of the World" by Thomas J. Bell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the various methods of water supply throughout history, specifically focusing on aspects such as pollution and purification of water sources, as well as the sanitary implications associated with them. The text also delves into the local context of water supply in Cincinnati, highlighting the significance of these topics to urban populations. At the start of the work, the author outlines the initial aim of compiling information regarding water supply issues, particularly in relation to an upcoming project in Cincinnati. As the narrative unfolds, it broadens to include historical examples of water supply systems from ancient Rome, Constantinople, and various places in the Americas and India, emphasizing the remarkable engineering feats of earlier civilizations. Additionally, the opening covers the critical issue of water pollution, citing health risks associated with contaminated water supplies, and notes that substantial efforts have been made to analyze and understand these dangers through various scientific commissions and studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aWater-supply -- History | ||
| 653 | _aWater-supply -- Ohio -- Hamilton County | ||
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