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Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXXII, June, 1911 Water Purification Plant, Washington, D. C. Results of Operation.   By:

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In this detailed report by E. D. Hardy, the author provides a comprehensive analysis of the water purification plant in Washington, D.C. The report, which was published in Volume LXXII of the Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers in June 1911, presents the results of the plant's operation and offers valuable insights into the effectiveness of the purification process.

Hardy's thorough examination of the plant's operations sheds light on the challenges faced by municipal water treatment facilities at the time. By documenting key data points and outcomes, the author provides a valuable resource for engineers and policymakers seeking to improve the quality of drinking water in urban areas.

One of the standout features of this report is the level of detail provided by Hardy. The author meticulously outlines the various processes involved in water purification and evaluates their impact on the quality of the water supply in Washington, D.C. This depth of analysis makes the report a valuable reference for professionals working in the field of civil engineering.

Overall, E. D. Hardy's report on the water purification plant in Washington, D.C. is a valuable contribution to the literature on municipal water treatment. By presenting a detailed analysis of the plant's operations and outcomes, the author provides a valuable resource for engineers and policymakers seeking to improve water quality in urban areas.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS INSTITUTED 1852

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Paper No. 1191

WATER PURIFICATION PLANT, WASHINGTON, D. C. RESULTS OF OPERATION.[1]

~By E. D. Hardy, M. Am. Soc. C. E.~

~With Discussion by Messrs. Allen Hazen, George A. Johnson, Morris Knowles, George C. Whipple, F. F. Longley, and E. D. Hardy.~

The Washington filtration plant has already been fully described.[2] At the time that paper was written (November, 1906), the filtration plant had been in operation for only about 1 year. It has now been in continuous operation for 5 years, and many data on the cost, efficiency, and methods of operation, have accumulated in the various records and books which have been kept. It is thought that a brief review of the results, and a summary of the records in tabular form, will be of interest to the members of the Society, and it is also hoped that the discussion of this paper will bring out the comparative results of operation of other filter plants. As a matter of convenience, the following general description of the plant is given.

Description of the Filtration Plant. The Washington filtration plant was completed and put in operation in October, 1905. It consists of a pumping station for raising the water from the McMillan Park Reservoir to the filter beds; 29 filters of the slow sand type, having an effective area of 1 acre each; the filtered water reservoir, having a capacity of about 15,000,000 gal... Continue reading book >>


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