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Chapter 1–The Chlorine Revolution: Water Disinfection and the Fight to Save Lives

Posted on March 24, 2013 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

By Michael J. McGuire The Journey that Launched a Revolution “revolution . . . a: sudden, radical, or complete change . . . e: a changeover in use or preference especially in technology” Merriam-Webster, “Revolution” Dr. John L. Leal, a physician turned … Continue reading →

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Nascent Oxygen?–What is Really Killing Bacteria in Water?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

by Michael J. McGuire Before we understood that oxidation-reduction reactions involved electron transfers, chemists theorized that oxygen existed in a “nascent state.” This state made it possible for oxidation reactions to take place. Such an outmoded chemistry concept is relevant … Continue reading →

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George Warren Fuller: The Greatest Sanitary Engineer of His Time

Posted on December 6, 2012 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

by Michael J. McGuire George Warren Fuller was, quite simply, the greatest sanitary engineer of his time, and his time was long—lasting from 1895 to 1934.  In truth, we have not seen his like since.  How did he reach the … Continue reading →

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The Chlorine Revolution

Posted on August 17, 2012 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

by Michael J. McGuire My new book will be published in spring 2013:  The Chlorine Revolution:  Water Disinfection and the Fight to Save Lives. The book is about a courageous physician and his partnership with the greatest sanitary engineer of the time … Continue reading →

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