Edward Bartow
Edward Bartow | |
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| Born | January 12, 1870 Glenham, New York |
| Died | April 12, 1958 (aged 88) Iowa City, Iowa |
| Education | BS, Williams College, 1892; PhD, University of Göttingen, Germany, 1895. |
| Occupation(s) | Professor of chemistry and director of the Illinois Water Survey |
| Known for | Advances in chemistry of drinking water purification and wastewater treatment |
| Awards | Honorary D.Sc. from Williams College, 1923; Water Industry Hall of Fame, American Water Works Association, 1971. |
Edward Bartow (January 12, 1870 – April 12, 1958) was an American chemist and an expert in the field of sanitary chemistry. His career extended from 1897 to 1958 and he is best known for his work in drinking water purification and wastewater treatment. He was well known as an educator, and his many students went on to leadership positions in the fields of sanitary chemistry and engineering.