Tag Archives: George Warren Fuller

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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The Best of “This Day in Water History”—2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

By Michael J. McGuire I have been posting daily water historical happenings since September 1, 2012 on my other blog This Day in Water History. I thought it would be fun to choose my favorites and post short versions of … 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 →