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The Chicago River Reversal
Perhaps the most significant feat of early civil engineering was the reversal of the flow of the Chicago River, achieved in 1900. This project diverted sewage and waste away from Lake Michigan, the city's primary drinking water source, by routing it south into the Des Plaines River watershed. While successful in sanitation, this action had a… -
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Regulatory Frameworks and the Chicago Precedent
The management of waste evolved from localized dumping to comprehensive environmental policy only after major public health crises. The reversal of the Chicago River flow in 1900 stands as a seminal, albeit geographically specific, action in waste diversion. By redirecting sewage away from the primary potable water source (Lake Michigan), the project temporarily externalized…