The Purification of Sewage: Being a Brief Account of the Scientific Principles of Sewage Purification and Their Practical Application (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Sidney Barwise

9780265381663: The Purification of Sewage: Being a Brief Account of the Scientific Principles of Sewage Purification and Their Practical Application (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265381665 ISBN 13: 9780265381663

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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A practical, expert overview of how sewage is defined, measured, and purified for real-world use.

It shows what works in labs and in the field, for engineers and public officials alike.

Sewage is explained from its simplest form to its more complex mixtures, including what comes from water-closet and non-water-closet towns. The book covers how legal definitions shape responsibilities for sanitation authorities and how wastewater changes from hour to hour and place to place. It also discusses how factory wastes may enter the sewer system and the need for even, continuous admission of such wastes.
You’ll discover practical methods for cleaning sewage, with attention to when to use precipitation, filtration, nitrification, and bacteriolysis. The work also surveys the potential of land treatment, including sewage farms, and explains limitations of various processes. It surveys river self-purification, the effects of polluted waters on industry and health, and the decision points for choosing a septic process or a combination approach.

What defines a sewer, drain, and how authorities manage them under the law
How sewage varies by town type and water usage, and why dilution matters
Key purification strategies: clarification, nitrification, bacteriolysis, land treatment, and modern alternatives
How to assess when to use precipitation, filtration, or septic approaches in practice

Ideal for engineers, public health officials, and students of sanitation who want a clear, field-ready primer on sewage purification and its practical application.

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