CHAPTER XV 



THE FARM WATER SUPPLY 



rr^O those who value the family's health, who 

 ■•■ wish to have thrifty, strong animals, who de- 

 sire pure milk and good butter, we would say that 

 it is of primary importance that the water sup- 

 ply be from a source beyond suspicion, and that 

 this source be carefully guarded against pollution. 

 Analyses of water, especially well water, show 

 much of it to be unfit for use. 





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CONTAMINATION OF WELL WATER FROM SOAKAGE FROM 

 THE BARNYARD AND CESSPOOL 



The pollution is chiefly derived from the drain- 

 age from farm buildings and barnyards and un- 

 sanitary surroundings. 



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