This fascinating work delves into the technical and political aspects of urban water management in the early 20th century. The issues faced by the city of Baltimore are emblematic of the challenges faced by many American cities at the time, and the authors provide a wealth of data and analysis to support their recommendations. The writing is clear and accessible, and the subject matter is both timely and informative. This is a must-read for anyone interested in infrastructure and urban planning. 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.