Rural Water Supply: A Practical Handbook On The Supply Of Water And Construction Of Waterworks For Small Country Districts (1899) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164903284)

Rural Water Supply: A Practical Handbook On The Supply Of Water And Construction Of Waterworks For Small Country Districts (1899) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Allan Greenwell. The book is designed to provide practical information and step-by-step instructions for the construction and maintenance of water supply systems in rural areas. It covers a wide range of topics related to rural water supply, including the sources of water, water quality, water treatment, and the design and construction of waterworks. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of rural water supply. The first chapter provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with providing water to rural areas. It discusses the importance of water supply systems for public health and economic development, as well as the factors that influence the choice of water sources and treatment methods.The subsequent chapters cover the different types of water sources, including springs, wells, and surface water sources, and the methods for extracting and transporting water. The book also provides detailed information on water treatment methods, such as filtration, sedimentation, and disinfection, and the design and construction of water storage tanks, pipelines, and distribution networks.Throughout the book, Greenwell emphasizes the importance of sustainability and cost-effectiveness in rural water supply projects. He provides practical advice on how to design and build water supply systems that are both environmentally friendly and economically viable.Overall, Rural Water Supply: A Practical Handbook On The Supply Of Water And Construction Of Waterworks For Small Country Districts (1899) is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the planning, design, or implementation of rural water supply projects. It provides a wealth of practical information and advice that is still relevant today, more than a century after it was first published.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.

Author: Allan Greenwell,W. T. Curry
ISBN-10: 1164903284
ISBN-13: 9781164903284
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 290
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d