Essential guide for designing and building sewage works that protect rivers and estuaries.
This illustrated manual shows practical methods for preventing water pollution and explains how to plan, size, and operate disposal systems. The book draws on real-world examples and shifts in policy to help engineers, sanitation officers, and students understand durable solutions.
Sourced from years of experience with river pollution commissions and municipal projects, it blends theory with actionable details. You’ll find discussions of tanks, filtration, sludge handling, land treatment, and plant layouts, plus lessons from multiple towns and irrigation farms.
- Concrete examples of sewage filtration, sludge management, and land application methods
- Plans, plates, and diagrams illustrating the arrangement of works and outfalls
- Practical considerations for river pollution control, storm-water handling, and public health aims
- Historical context on evolving sanitary policy and the city-scale implementation of disposal schemes
Ideal for readers involved in civil engineering, public health, or municipal planning who need a clear, work-ready reference on sewage disposal works.