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4 stories matching privi

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  1. City Moves to Protect Water from Clover Creek Pollution

    Public Works Commissioner Clark orders the removal of privies and manure heaps threatening Tacoma's water supply.

    Feb 18, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  2. The Town Council Declares War on Filth

    A sweeping new health ordinance outlaws backyard pigsties, mandates watertight privy vaults, and grants city officials the power to condemn contaminated wells.

    Jul 28, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyCity Hall

  3. City Health Official Sounds Alarm on Water Supply

    Dr. Schug confirms that Parkland cesspools are poisoning Tacoma's drinking water, urging residents to boil their supply.

    Feb 10, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  4. South Tacoma’s Quest for Clean Water

    City officials prepare to test new artesian wells, aiming to replace a water supply plagued by 'foul drainage' and contamination.

    Apr 26, 1904The Tacoma TimesSouth Tacoma, Tacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

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