...gases, in solution. Neither the saline nor the organic matters are necessarily impurities. They may be natural constituents of wholesome waters. The saline...proportion of magnesium compounds. The organic matter may be of vegetable origin, and, when such, is not necessarily putrescent and unwholesome. Certain...

...; and in Edinburgh, the better houses are found to consume fully sixty gallons per head per day. 1. Quality of Water. All natural waters contain more...putrescent. Certain saline matters may, however, render waters unsuitable for primary uses, as hydrosulphuric acid (sulphuretted hydrogen), which is present...

...gases, in solution. Neither the saline nor the organic matters are necessarily impurities. They may be natural constituents of wholesome waters. The saline...proportion of magnesium compounds. The organic matter may be of vegetable origin, and, when such, is not necessarily putrescent and unwholesome. Certain...

...gases, in solution. Neither the saline nor the organic matters are necessarily impurities. They may be natural constituents of wholesome waters. The saline...carbonate of lime (chalk), sulphate of lime (stucco), aiid chloride of sodium (common salt), with a small proportion of magnesium compounds. The organic...