Purification Of The Washington Water Supply: An Inquiry Held By Direction Of The United States Senate Committee On The District Of Columbia (1901)

By Charles Moore and U.S. Senate

Book Overview

Purification Of The Washington Water Supply: An Inquiry Held By Direction Of The United States Senate Committee On The District Of Columbia (1901) is a book written by Charles Moore. The book is an extensive report on an inquiry held by the United States Senate Committee on the District of Columbia, which was tasked with investigating the state of the water supply in Washington D.C. during the early 20th century. The report explores the various sources of water in the city, including the Potomac River, the Anacostia River, and several smaller streams and reservoirs. It also examines the methods used to purify the water, including filtration and chlorination. The book provides a detailed analysis of the quality of the water supply and the effectiveness of the purification methods used at the time. It also includes recommendations for improving the water supply and ensuring the health and safety of the city's residents. Overall, Purification Of The Washington Water Supply is an informative and insightful account of the state of the water supply in Washington D.C. at the turn of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164892959
• ISBN13: 9781164892953
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"