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Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXXII, June, 1911 Water Purification Plant, Washington, D. C. Results of Operation.

By American Society of Civil Engineers

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore the challenges and triumphs of turning murky river water into a crystal-clear necessity for the nation's capital.

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2008-12-27
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"Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXXII, June, 1911" from the American Society of Civil Engineers, is a detailed account of the operational results from the water purification plant in Washington, D.C. during its first five years. It presents a study of the plant's workings and output by describing its infrastructure, like pumping stations and sand filters, and also presents the plant's achievements in making sure the tap water was clear, even when the Potomac River was muddy. It's written for civil engineers and similar experts, as it goes into great detail about the machinery, sand upkeep, water testing, challenges, and successes of purifying water for a big city.

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