by Nilaya | Dec 13, 2021 | Filtration and Treatment, History
Introduction Ancient water distribution and treatment methods originated millennia before principles of modern hydraulic design, such as conservation of mass, energy, and momentum, were even put to thought [1]. Spending most of human history as hunters and gatherers,...
by admin | May 24, 2019 | History, Water Systems, Wells
Introduction Over 15 million US households, or over 40 million people, rely on private wells for drinking or otherwise. The locations of domestic wells are unknown; instead, estimations by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) through census variables provide the...
by admin | Mar 7, 2014 | History
In ancient Greek and Sanskrit (Indian) writings dating back to 2000 BC, recommendations of water treatment methods are seen. Ancient peoples knew that heating water might purify it, and were additionally educated in sand and gravel filtration, boiling, and straining....
