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Jan 1939
Stream Pollution in the Ohio River Basin: A Symposium: Sanitation Problems Incidental to Floods
Publication: Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Volume 104, Issue 1
Abstract
In time of flood, public health authorities and municipal and water-works officials are confronted with a variety of emergency sanitation problems that demand immediate attention. It is important to be prepared in advance. This paper outlines the major factors in such planning, and makes suggestions for the conduct of activities during floods and as the waters recede. Experience in Pennsylvania in 19 36 is drawn upon for many of the details.
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Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Volume 104 • Issue 1 • January 1939
Pages: 844 - 851
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© 1939 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jan 1939
Published online: Feb 10, 2021
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W. L. Stevenson, M.ASCE
Director, Bureau of Eng., Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Harrisburg, Pa.
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