Abel Wolman
American scientist (1892–1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Abel Wolman (June 10, 1892 – February 22, 1989) was an American engineer, educator and pioneer of modern sanitary engineering. His professional career left impacts in academia, sanitary engineering research, environmental and public health services, engineering professional societies, and journal publications.[1] Wolman is best known for his research with Linn Enslow in the chlorination of Baltimore's municipal water supply, which has contributed to the distribution of safe municipal water supplies globally.[2]
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Abel Wolman | |
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Born | (1892-06-10)June 10, 1892 |
Died | February 22, 1989(1989-02-22) (aged 96) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Johns Hopkins University |
Known for | Research to standardize the methods used to chlorinate drinking-water. |
Awards | National Medal of Science (1974) Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement (1976) Robert E. Horton Medal (1986) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Sanitary engineering |
Institutions | Johns Hopkins University |
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