
A practical guide that brings together the essential principles of keeping Indian market towns clean and healthy, this handbook walks municipal officials through the everyday challenges of sanitation. It explains how to improve existing drainage and water‑supply systems, offers straightforward advice on road construction and building standards, and details the proper handling of latrines, night‑soil, and refuse. The author draws on years of field experience, weaving together clear explanations with useful references so readers can quickly find deeper technical information when needed.
Beyond the basics, the text introduces emerging ideas such as biological treatment of sewage and effective waste‑removal schedules, all presented in a concise, non‑technical style. Real‑world examples and model regulations help administrators adapt the recommendations to local conditions, making the manual a valuable resource for anyone tasked with protecting public health in bustling bazaars.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (124K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
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)
Release date
2020-05-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Best known for writing practical guides on public health and urban infrastructure in British India, this civil engineer turned specialist knowledge into clear, usable advice. His work on sanitation and municipal administration offers a window into the everyday challenges of running growing towns in the early 1900s.
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