History of Sanitation
Forfatter: J. J. Cosgrove
År: 1910
Forlag: Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co
Sted: Pittsburgh U.S.A
Sider: 124
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HISTORY OF SANITATION
of water distribution, water was carried on the backs of
water carriers in earthenware jars constructed especially
for the purpose, or in goat or other animal skins properly-
tanned and sewed to hold water. While this method of
water distribution is of great antiquity, it is still practiced
in most tropical countries, and to this day water carriers,
some with the burdens on their backs, others with goatskins
of water on donkeys’ backs or with jars of water in two-
wheeled carts, may be seen plying their trade in Mexican
and Egyptian cities.
The earliest record we have of any effort to supply a
community with water conveyed in tunnels or aqueducts
from a great distance, dates from the year 727 b. c. King
Hezekiah or Ezekias, who reigned in Jerusalem at that
time, was much troubled over the poor quality of water
furnished to the city and undertook to provide a better
supply.
Pool of Siloam