This handbook, written by sanitation expert George Moses Price, provides a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of sanitation. It covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of water and wastewater treatment to the design and maintenance of sanitation systems in urban and rural areas. It also includes case studies and practical examples from around the world, as well as information on new technologies and emerging trends in the field. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in public health and the provision of basic services in the developing world. 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.