Water and Its Purification (Classic Reprint): A Handbook for the Use of Local Authorities, Sanitary Officers, and Others Interested in Water Supply - Softcover
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This book addresses the purity and safety of water supplies, a topic of increasing importance as populations grow and pollution levels rise. The author emphasizes that pure water is essential for human health and that waterborne diseases continue to harm or kill people globally. He discusses the various types of water sources to aid people in selecting the best option for their needs. The author covers natural water impurities, including animal and vegetable matter. He details chemical contaminants, organic solids, and bacteria. The effects of waterborne bacteria are examined with specific examples and further research. A final section covers water purification, examining both large and small-scale solutions to improve water quality. Throughout, the book's approach is scientific yet readable, making it suitable for anyone interested in the safety and quality of our most important resource: water.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book addresses the purity and safety of water supplies, a topic of increasing importance as populations grow and pollution levels rise. The author emphasizes that pure water is essential for human health and that waterborne diseases continue to harm or kill people globally. He discusses the various types of water sources to aid people in selecting the best option for their needs. The author covers natural water impurities, including animal and vegetable matter. He details chemical contaminants, organic solids, and bacteria. The effects of waterborne bacteria are examined with specific examples and further research. A final section covers water purification, examining both large and small-scale solutions to improve water quality. Throughout, the book's approach is scientific yet readable, making it suitable for anyone interested in the safety and quality of our most important resource: water. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781527854635_0
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