Stream Pollution by Acid-Iron Wastes: A Report Based on Investigations Made at Shelby, Ohio (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- Stream Pollution by Acid-Iron Wastes: A Report Based on Investigations Made at Shelby, Ohio (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Herman Stabler
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0265759293
- ISBN 13
- 9780265759295
- Item weight
- 1,367 grams
A detailed investigation into how acid-iron wastes from Shelby’s steel tube works affected a town’s water, sewer system, and lawsuits surrounding pollution.
This report presents a thorough look at the origin and effects of acid-iron waste from the Shelby Steel Tube Company. It explains how pollution moved from the factory into Red Brook and the town sewer system, and why local authorities pursued legal action. The study also examines how these wastes interact with sewage purification processes and the broader impact on water quality along the stream.
Readers will find a clear account of the investigative approach, the collaborative effort between the U.S. Geological Survey and the Ohio State Board of Health, and the steps taken to address the nuisance. The work covers historical pollution, plant processes, and methods for disposing of acid-iron wastes without discharging into watercourses or sewers.
- History of pollution and related lawsuits in Shelby, Ohio
- How acid-iron liquors affect sewage treatment and stream quality
- Character of wastes, including rinse waters and copperas production
- Options for waste disposal to protect water supply and local health
Ideal for readers of environmental science, public health, and industrial history who want a concise, document-based view of early 20th-century pollution challenges and regulatory responses.
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