| Author |
Warren, George M. (George Milton) |
| Title |
Sewage and sewerage of farm homes [1922]
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| Series Title |
United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 1227
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tom Cosmas
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| Summary |
"Sewage and Sewerage of Farm Homes" by George M. Warren is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide for farmers on the proper disposal and management of sewage in rural settings, emphasizing the importance of sanitation and health. The bulletin addresses the various methods and systems for sewage disposal, focusing particularly on how to develop simple and effective sewage works for farm homes to prevent pollution and disease transmission. The opening of the book introduces the critical topic of sewage disposal in agricultural contexts, outlining the two primary aims of the publication: to underscore core sanitation principles and provide guidelines for constructing efficient sewage systems. It explains that the disposal of farm sewage must be carried out thoughtfully to avoid health hazards, highlighting the consequences of neglect in sewage management. The introduction lays the foundation for subsequent discussions on designing, operating, and maintaining home sewerage systems, alongside definitions of relevant terms, waste characteristics, and the risks associated with improperly handled sewage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
S: Agriculture
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| LoC Class |
TD: Technology: Environmental technology, Sanitary engineering
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| Subject |
Sewage disposal, Rural
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| Subject |
Sewerage, Rural
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63094 |
| Release Date |
Aug 31, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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