Hygiene and public healthP. Blakiston, 1889 - 471 pages |
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Page 30
... entering the well . In its passage through the soil , the organic impurities in the water will be , to a certain extent , removed by oxida- tion . It is a curious circumstance in regard to the grossly polluted waters of many shallow ...
... entering the well . In its passage through the soil , the organic impurities in the water will be , to a certain extent , removed by oxida- tion . It is a curious circumstance in regard to the grossly polluted waters of many shallow ...
Page 107
... entered the sewers in a most foul and offensive condition , owing to the putrid state of the contents of these receptacles . Another result was that the streams and rivers , into which this sewage was per- mitted to pass , became highly ...
... entered the sewers in a most foul and offensive condition , owing to the putrid state of the contents of these receptacles . Another result was that the streams and rivers , into which this sewage was per- mitted to pass , became highly ...
Page 131
... entering the house , a cast - lead siphon trap should be fixed under every bath , lavatory , and sink ( fig . 27 ) ; and in the case of kitchen sinks this siphon trap should be provided at its lowest point with a screw cap , capable of ...
... entering the house , a cast - lead siphon trap should be fixed under every bath , lavatory , and sink ( fig . 27 ) ; and in the case of kitchen sinks this siphon trap should be provided at its lowest point with a screw cap , capable of ...
Page 133
... entering a large volume of cold water in the tank , the grease solidifies and rises to the top , whilst the sand sinks to the bottom of the tank . The grease and sand can be removed periodically through an air - tight iron cover at the ...
... entering a large volume of cold water in the tank , the grease solidifies and rises to the top , whilst the sand sinks to the bottom of the tank . The grease and sand can be removed periodically through an air - tight iron cover at the ...
Page 135
... entered , if large enough , and the drain examined where it joins the sewer . Pipe drains are always preferable to leaky brick For further information on this subject reference may be made to Professor Corfield's Article in Our Homes ...
... entered , if large enough , and the drain examined where it joins the sewer . Pipe drains are always preferable to leaky brick For further information on this subject reference may be made to Professor Corfield's Article in Our Homes ...
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