In this groundbreaking study of the sewerage systems of coastal towns, Henry Charles Adams examines the challenges posed by the disposal of waste and sewage in areas subject to tidal ebb and flow. Drawing on the latest scientific and engineering developments of the day, Adams proposes a series of innovative solutions to these problems, including the use of gravity-fed sewer pipes and the construction of underground storage tanks. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of urban planning and environmental engineering. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.