Sanitation of Mofussil Bazaars

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Disney, G. W. (George William)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Sanitation of Mofussil Bazaars" by G. W. Disney is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This manual serves as a practical guide addressing the critical issues surrounding sanitation in Indian bazaars, focusing on improving existing facilities rather than delving into extensive projects like large-scale waterworks or drainage systems. It lays out methods and recommendations to enhance public health through effective sanitation practices. At the start of the manual, Disney emphasizes the necessity for better sanitation measures in Indian bazaars by detailing aspects such as drainage, water supply, and latrine construction. He outlines the importance of prompt removal of waste to prevent health hazards associated with unsanitary conditions and discusses the connection between stagnant water and disease transmission. The initial chapters introduce fundamental concepts and considerations for effective sanitation management in densely populated areas, suggesting practical solutions like adequate drainage systems and regular maintenance schedules for various sanitation facilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Introduction

Drainage

Water-supply

Road making

Building construction

Latrines and urinals

Collection and removal of night-soil

Disposal of night-soil and trenching grounds

Collection and disposal of refuse

Biological system for disposal of night-soil

General sanitation

Appendix A: Model rules, privies and urinals

Appendix B: Form for regulating removal of town sweepings

Appendix C: Well register

Appendix D: Model building regulations

Appendix E: Table for the repayment of loans

Appendix F: Rules for the preparation, submission and execution of projects of water-supply, sewerage or drainage, by local authorities

Appendix G: Form for annual report on bridges and culverts

Appendix H: Specification for tar-macadam.

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing, deaurider, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-05-14