“There can be no doubt that the development of a practical method of water disinfection during the last two years marks an epoch in the art of water purification.” WaterPublic HealthDrinking WaterChlorineChloride Of LimeDisinfectionThe Chlorine Revolution Author:Charles-Edward A. Winslow
“Mr. Maclean, the secretary of the Central Board of Health, on hearing that there was to be so large an assemblage of pure Scotchmen at the Freemason's, called upon Cuff, and told him it was his duty to guard againt all chances of infection. Mr. Cuff was directed to wash the walls thoroughly with chloride of lime, both before and after the meeting. The hall has, we are informed, undergone a complete fumegation, so that there is no cause to fear that ill consequences will arise from the circumstance of so extensive a body of our fellow-countrymen having met together.” LondonCholeraScotsmen1832Chloride Of LimeFumegation Book:Fraser's Magazine for Town and Country, Volume 5 Source: Fraser's Magazine for Town and Country, Volume 5