Isbn: 9781332324057 - a report to the chicago real estate board (classic reprint): on the disposal of the sewage and protection of the water supply of chicago, illinois (6 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 218 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.46 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores Chicago's battle with sewage disposal and the protection of its water supply. The author, a renowned sanitary expert, comprehensively analyzes the city's efforts to dispose of sewage and secure safe drinking water from its inception to the present day. The book delves into the challenges posed by the city's location on Lake Michigan and the impact of its growing population. It examines the development of the city's sewage disposal system, from the early use of the Illinois and Michigan Canal to the construction of the Sanitary and Ship Canal, and evaluates their effectiveness in preventing pollution. Additionally, the book explores the history of Chicago's water supply, its contamination, the various purification methods employed over time, including filtration and the construction of water cribs. Throughout, the author provides insights into the evolution of sanitary engineering and public health practices, emphasizing the importance of clean water and proper sewage disposal for a healthy urban environment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 218 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.46 inches. This item is printed on demand.