Water Supply (1880)

Water Supply is a book written by John Hutton Balfour Browne in 1880. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of water supply and distribution systems. It covers a wide range of topics related to water supply, including the sources of water, the treatment of water, the design and construction of water supply systems, and the operation and maintenance of these systems.The book starts with an overview of the importance of water supply and the role it plays in society. It then goes on to discuss the different sources of water, including surface water, groundwater, and rainwater harvesting. The book also covers the treatment of water, including filtration, disinfection, and softening.The design and construction of water supply systems are also covered in detail, including the selection of pipes, pumps, and other equipment. The book also discusses the different types of water supply systems, such as gravity systems, pumping systems, and combined systems.Finally, the book covers the operation and maintenance of water supply systems, including the monitoring of water quality, the management of water resources, and the repair and replacement of equipment.Overall, Water Supply is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of water supply systems. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of water supply, and is an essential reference for engineers, planners, and policymakers in the water sector.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.