Research Article
Mar 1979
Water Resources Planning and Public Health: 1776-1976
Publication: Journal of the Water Resources Planning and Management Division
Volume 105, Issue 1
Abstract
Planning for water use and management extends from the earliest cultures of agriculture and water navigation to twentieth century energy development. Within this historical framework, the nature of the relationship of water resources and public health provides an important mirror to the character of human civilization over time. In overview terms, this paper describes man's concern for the water environment from historical and scientific perspectives. Early institutions to manage the public health aspects of water resources; the impact of sanitary engineering on urbanization; and the rise of modern environmental engineering in relation to controlling water pollution are considered. The paper examines a number of specific elements illustrating the substantial impact that public health interests have had on water resources planning in the United States. Beyond usual drinking water supply and pollution control matters, the paper touches upon public safety, insect-borne disease control, institutional change, and issues associated with broad based multipurpose water resource development planning.
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Journal of the Water Resources Planning and Management Division
Volume 105 • Issue 1 • March 1979
Pages: 133 - 149
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© 1979 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Mar 1979
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Leonard B. Dworsky, M.ASCE
Prof., School of Civ. and Environmental Engrg., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, N.Y.
Bernard B. Berger, F.ASCE
Prof., Civ. Engrg., Dir., Water Resources Research Center, Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass
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