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Sanitation of Mofussil Bazaars

Chapter 4: PREFACE TO SECOND 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 SECOND EDITION.

The First Edition of this work was favourably received and, being entirely disposed of within five months of its issue, indicates that a want was met. The Manual has been patronised by the Government of India, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, the Local Governments of Bengal, Madras, Burma, Punjab, the United Provinces of Agra and Oude, Assam, the Central Provinces, the North-West Frontier Provinces, Baluchistan, and other Administrations, as well as by several Native States, and by the Nepal Durbar. A Second Edition with a good deal of additional matter added, has therefore been prepared, but this has been called for before the Author was ready for it, and estimated results have in consequence been given in several instances instead of recorded facts. The science of sanitation is, however, progressing so rapidly, that a good deal of useful information is available, and advantage has been taken of criticisms to amplify several points. Additional information has been given on the Biological System of Disposal of Sewage, on Markets, and Drain Flushing among other subjects, and Appendices C to F have been added.

I take this opportunity of again thanking many who have assisted me, and for the generous tone of the criticisms in the public press.

Muzaffarpur,
15th November 1902.
G. W. DISNEY.