Sanitation of Mofussil Bazaars

Chapter 2: PREFACE TO THIRD EDITION.

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A practical, non-technical handbook for improving public health in provincial bazaar markets, presenting guidance on surface and storm-water drainage, water supply, road making, and building construction alongside latrines, urinals, night-soil collection and disposal, refuse management, and a biological sewage system. It stresses shallow, self-cleansing drains, prompt removal of waste to limit odors and fly-borne disease, and economical construction and maintenance techniques. Chapters supply operational advice, construction details, and model rules, forms, and specifications to help local authorities and sanitary officers plan, execute, and sustain effective, low-cost sanitation measures.

PREFACE TO THIRD EDITION.

The Second Edition of this work being now out of print for some years it has been suggested to me that I should re-write the Manual and bring it up to date. It does not purport to be a highly technical work, but will, I trust, indicate to those requiring fuller information where to look for it. Two Chapters have been added on Road Making and Building Construction which, it is hoped, will make the book more useful to those for whom it is written. The arrangement of the Chapters has also been altered.

My acknowledgments are again due to many friends who have helped me in revising the Second Edition of this Manual.

Ranchi,
17th June 1914.

G. W. D.