Abel Wolman Scientist

Abel Wolman (June 10, 1892 – February 22, 1989) was an American inventor, scientist, professor and pioneer of modern sanitary engineering. His work in supplying clean water spanned eight decades.

Personal facts

Abel Wolman
Birth dateJune 10, 1892
Birth place
Baltimore
Date of deathFebruary 22, 1989
Residence
Baltimore
Education
Johns Hopkins University
Known for
Water chlorination

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Scientist

awards
Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
National Medal of Science
Field of study
Sanitary engineering

Abel Wolman on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://baltimorecity.gov/news/press/030925b.html
  2. http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=1966&page=285
  3. http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/biomems/awolman.html