The history of water wells, drilling, treatment, irrigation, and purification spans thousands of years, reflecting humanity’s ongoing efforts to access and manage clean water. Early civilizations, including those in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley, dug simple wells and canals to obtain and distribute water for drinking and agriculture. Over time, techniques for drilling deeper wells and constructing more durable shafts were developed, enabling reliable water access in arid regions. Irrigation systems evolved alongside, with innovations such as aqueducts, qanats, and later mechanized pumps allowing crops to flourish in diverse climates. Methods of water treatment and purification, from boiling and sedimentation to chemical disinfection, gradually improved public health and reduced waterborne diseases. The Industrial Revolution and modern engineering further transformed these practices, introducing advanced drilling machinery, filtration systems, and large-scale irrigation networks. Today, integrated water management combines these historical methods with modern technology to ensure safe, sustainable, and efficient use of water for communities and agriculture worldwide.
All of the book titles that are included in this DVD are listed as follows:
1. Air, Water, and Food From a Sanitary Standpoint (1909) - 300 Pages
2. Chlorination of Water (1918) - 176 Pages
3. Clean Water and How to Get It (1907) - 252 Pages
4. FM5-484 Multiservice Procedures for Well-Drilling Operations (1994) - 262 Pages
5. Green Tips Water Conservation Tips for Industry (1999) - 10 Pages
6. Guidelines for the Design of Water Supply Systems for Small Residential Developments (1985) - 37 Pages
7. Irrigation Wells and Well Drilling (1951) - 32 Pages
8. Irrigation Wells and Well-Drilling Methods in California (1945) - 38 Pages
9. Johnson's New Handy Manual on Plumbing, Domestic and Sanitary Engineering, Drainage and Sewerage (1921) - 370 Pages
10. Pipe and Pipe Fittings (1910) - 52 Pages
11. Potable Water and Methods of Detecting Impurities (1906) - 158 Pages
12. Rudimentary Treatise on Well-Digging, Boring, and Pump-Work (1860) - 124 Pages
13. Rural Water Supplies and Their Purification (1918) - 172 Pages
14. The Conservation of Water (1910) - 376 Pages
15. The Self-Purification of Streams (1903) - 34 Pages
16. TM5-813-3 Water Supply, Water Treatment (1985) - 70 Pages
17. Water Purification for the Country Home (1922) - 28 Pages
18. Water Well Drilling for the Prospective Well Owner (2000) - 18 Pages