Tag Archives: history

Boiled in China: A Personal Source of Safe Drinking Water

Posted on January 13, 2014 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

In May 2013, I gave a series of lectures at Tsinghua University and other academic institutions in China. During my travels, I was hosted at a number of banquets. I do not drink alcohol, so it was a little awkward … Continue reading →

Posted in Information | Tagged boiled water, China, cholera, diarrheal diseases, history, public health, tea, typhoid, water, water history | 5 Comments

Water History Can Strengthen AWWA Sections

Posted on November 15, 2012 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

Publisher’s Note: This article in slightly different form appeared in a recent electronic newsletter (“Section Direction”) produced by the American Water Works Association for the officers and top volunteers of its Sections. by Michael J. McGuire What is the biggest … Continue reading →

Posted in Information, Opinion | Tagged American Water Works Association, AWWA, drinking water, history, Journal AWWA, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, retirement, The Chlorine Revolution, water, water history, Young Professionals Committee | 3 Comments

The Road to Hana…and Water History

Posted on September 11, 2012 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

by Michael J. McGuire Deborah and I have wanted to go to the beautiful town of Hana since we started vacationing on the island of Maui several years ago. Guidebooks paint a grim picture of the “Road to Hana” as … Continue reading →

Posted in Information | Tagged ASCE, ditches, drinking water, East Maui Irrigation System, Hawaii, Henry P. Baldwin, history, King Kalakaua, Maui, poi, Road to Hana, taro | 3 Comments

“Don’t know much about history…”

Posted on September 2, 2012 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

by Michael J. McGuire With apologies to the legendary Sam Cooke and his 1958 hit song, “Wonderful World.” The fact is that environmental engineers and scientists who are practicing today know very little about the history of their profession. Heaven … Continue reading →

Posted in Information, Opinion | Tagged Allen Hazen, Chlorine revolution, drinking water, George W. Fuller, history, Jersey City, John L. Leal, Journal AWWA, Moses N. Baker, Wikipedia | 7 Comments

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 →