""The Purification of Public Water Supplies"" is a comprehensive guide to the treatment of water for public consumption. Written by John Willmuth Hill and originally published in 1898, this book covers the various methods of water purification, including filtration, sedimentation, and chemical treatment. It also discusses the importance of water quality testing and the dangers of contaminated water. Hill's expertise in the field of water treatment is evident throughout the book, as he provides detailed instructions for the construction and operation of water treatment plants. This book is an important historical document that sheds light on the early efforts to ensure safe drinking water for the public. It is still relevant today as water treatment remains an essential public health issue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.