A Report to the Chicago Real Estate Board: On the Disposal of the Sewage and Protection of the Water Supply of Chicago, Illinois (Classic Reprint)

Soper, George A.

ISBN 10: 1332324053 / ISBN 13: 9781332324057

Published by Forgotten Books, 2019

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218 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.46 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Report to the Chicago Real Estate Board: On the Disposal of the Sewage and Protection of the Water Supply of Chicago, Illinois (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332324053
• ISBN 13: 9781332324057
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.3 kilograms

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Synopsis

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.