Abstract
The purpose of this research was to explore the many impacts and changes that have occurred over time due to the quality of water, and the introduction of public sewer systems. This research begins historically in the city of London, focusing on the Thames River, public wells, and the many rivers that provided a source of water to the citizens of London and branches out into modern day water quality in London. If clean water was made accessible to the citizens of London previously many epidemic diseases, such as Cholera, could have been avoided. By providing clean water many lives could have been saved and the spread of waterborne illnesses halted. In doing this research I hoped to focus on some of the many changes that have taken place in London over centuries to make clean water possible. This includes changes in sanitation and drainage laws; scientific and medical discoveries, and most importantly an understanding of how water can serve as a source of disease and, when clean, promote healthy living.
Faculty Sponsors
Edwin Stieve, Ph.D.
Project Type
Event
Location
Alvin Sherman Library
Start Date
4-10-2015 1:00 PM
End Date
4-10-2015 5:30 PM
Water-A Source of Life and Disease: The Evolution of Water Quality in London
Alvin Sherman Library
The purpose of this research was to explore the many impacts and changes that have occurred over time due to the quality of water, and the introduction of public sewer systems. This research begins historically in the city of London, focusing on the Thames River, public wells, and the many rivers that provided a source of water to the citizens of London and branches out into modern day water quality in London. If clean water was made accessible to the citizens of London previously many epidemic diseases, such as Cholera, could have been avoided. By providing clean water many lives could have been saved and the spread of waterborne illnesses halted. In doing this research I hoped to focus on some of the many changes that have taken place in London over centuries to make clean water possible. This includes changes in sanitation and drainage laws; scientific and medical discoveries, and most importantly an understanding of how water can serve as a source of disease and, when clean, promote healthy living.
