Sanitary Matters in Holland
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been received from Dr. Egeling, the Chief Inspector of Health for the Province of South Holland, wo learn that the city of Rotterdam is about to obtain a supply of water from the Maas, which is to be filtered through sand and gravel prior to its delivery for consumption. This will be a great boon to the city, considering its present position in that respect; but the authorities would do wisely to pay heed to Dr. Egeling'3 warning, that a river into which sewage passes is a hazardous source of
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