GGR100H1 Chapter Notes -Anthracite, Factory System, Sewage Treatment
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Ch-3 the industrial city (refers to city hall of dreadful night) Economic foundation of cities were coalmine, increased production of iron, use of stead, reliable mechanical power the steam engine. Coal replaced wood; mines were built to extract coal and iron. Coal, iron, lumber and petroleum abundant raw materials. Factory system encouraged centralization of production in cities near sources of raw material, sufficient labor force and sizable markets increased urban population and pollution. Advent of industrial economy and specialized labor resulted in health risks laborers exposed to chemicals all day, potters/miners poisoned with toxic metals mercury, lead, arsenic. High density, high mortality, high death rate of children causes were poor housing, lack of sanitation, clean water, poor diet, endemic diseases in short, deterioration of water, land and air. Water is critical element in production and manufacturing, ingredient for process and convenient dumping ground for industries. Cities faced 2 pressing water issues: water quality and locating sufficient water supply.
