Extra Credit: The History Of Water Distribution In NYC

It is hard to imagine in the twenty first century the level of filth that was experienced in the 1830’s on a daily basis. Sanitation, public health and sewer systems were problems that gripped the nation throughout the ninetieth century (1830-1860s), encouraging popular debate and proposal of changes. The growth of population and increase in the industry

The establishment of city water supply was regarded as a private, residential matter rather than a public function in the early 19th Century (Blake, 1956). The State depended on privately owned companies to supply water for its residents rather than undertaking the responsibilities themselves. The Manhattan Water Company was chartered in 1799. They had the sole rights to supply water to the city. They had a reservoir built in the city to provide over 400 of NYC most elite

Jamestown was made near a river so they could get water from it. But eventually the people of Jamestown began dumping their human waste into the river hoping it would wash out into the ocean (Background Essay Document B). However, the ocean’s tides rose and washed the waste back into the river causing the water to get even more dirty. They built wells in order to get fresh water from the ground but it was helpless to droughts and salt water intruding the wells. Because the water was so dirty they got sick from the water and eventually died.

The first reason colonists died was because of the lack of a good water source. Blanton says “Filth introduced to the

Authorities tried to keep the cities cleaner by closing such things as bathhouses in order to create cleaner distracts. Although in this attempt it lead to a decline in cleanliness

(Transition: To better understand the solutions to this issue, let us discuss exactly what drinking unclean water looks like and what it can do.)

The English, specifically the colonists, drank water of which was contaminated with bacteria such as Escherichia coli and high levels of saline and ended up causing diseases that

There is a water crisis which faces many parts of the world and it is a threat to survival of human beings since humans are primarily dependent on water. Shortage in drinking water is beginning to show its effects in first world countries, but is a current major problem facing lesser developed countries which have not taken drastic steps to harvest water and purify it to make it safe for human consumption. In developed countries the population growth has strained available water resources and stretched the ability of governments and private firms to provide safe drinking water to the vast majority of the population. Seventy one percent of

Have you ever been in a dirty bathroom and thought about how dirty it was and how many germs were just floating around in the atmosphere? Or walking into a bathroom after someone else walks out and having to deal with the foul odor of their bodily fluids. Life wasn 't always this simple, at times things were a lot worse and many people weren 't sure how to cope with the situations. This problem is something many people had to deal with on daily basis and had to figure out to live a regular life with it. This is why cleanliness, public health, and technology was important problem that many people had to overcome during the 19th century until now.

While most of America has the luxury of getting clean water right from their tap, there are still many Americans who do not have running water or easy access to running water. For example, 38% of the Navajo Nation do not have clean water available to them. Most must travel long distances and haul water back to their homes, if they are able. Inaccessible water is one of the causes the Navajo Nation stays impoverished as a whole. Communities and urban cities close to the Navajo Nation are of higher socio-economic status and access clean water from sources that run through the Navajo

There are two sources of drinking water, surface water and ground water and they are each managed, monitored and regulated differently even though the actual water systems are interrelated and integrated. The state of Missouri has historically had plenty of high-quality fresh water sources; in the northern half of the state most of the drinking water comes from surface water while the majority of the southern population gets water from underground aquifers (Missouri Department of Natural Resources, 2010). The Missouri River and its alluvium wells provide more than half of the state’s residents with drinking water as most of the urban centers in the state are located along its course. Water from wells located adjacent to the Missouri River

Further population increase and the expansion of New York City to include five boroughs amplified the need for more clean water circulation. In order to find new water sources the Board of Water Supply built facilities in four watersheds that is now known as the Catskill System (which includes the Ashokan Reservoir and Catskill Aqueduct). The Delaware System was fully constructed in 1944 which receives water from the Delaware River tributary.

The condition of water and cleanliness in the world's cities found that water syndication systems are inadequate, typically offering the city's upper- and middle-class neighborhoods but not to the swiftly expanded settlements on the colonial fringe. In addition, the current info on the provision of water and sanitation in colonial areas is very vulnerable and the true scenario is actually far even worse than most international standard suggest.

Few resources are essential to human survival. Access to clean water is the most critical of all. Water is a vital resource responsible for sustaining all life on earth. However, clean water is in short supply, but in high demand in all parts of the world. It is thought that most Americans have access to safe, affordable, clean water right from their taps. However, the media is uncovering the true nature of America’s deteriorating water situation. Americans have reason to be seriously concerned about the state of their drinking water. So what really is on tap in America?

* Who are the main Stakeholders of beverage companies such as Coca cola and nestle in this case? How would you prioritize their stake and how legitimate are the different stakes?