""Report To Samuel H. Ashbridge, Mayor Of The City Of Philadelphia, On The Extension And Improvement Of The Water Supply Of The City Of Philadelphia (1899)"" is a detailed report written by Rudolph Hering, a prominent civil engineer, on the extension and improvement of the water supply system in the city of Philadelphia. The report was commissioned by the then-mayor of Philadelphia, Samuel H. Ashbridge, in order to address the growing concerns about the city's water supply and the need for improvements in the system. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the current water supply system in Philadelphia, including its sources, distribution, and treatment processes. Hering also discusses the various challenges faced by the city in providing clean and safe drinking water to its residents, such as the increasing demand for water and the pollution of water sources. In addition, the book proposes several solutions to improve the water supply system in Philadelphia, including the construction of new water sources, the expansion of existing treatment facilities, and the implementation of new technologies to improve the quality of the water. Hering also provides detailed cost estimates for each of these proposals and discusses the potential benefits of each option. Overall, ""Report To Samuel H. Ashbridge, Mayor Of The City Of Philadelphia, On The Extension And Improvement Of The Water Supply Of The City Of Philadelphia (1899)"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of civil engineering and urban planning, as well as for those interested in the history of Philadelphia and its infrastructure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.