Dr. A.P. Black
An Environmental Engineering Scientist
His Contributions to Water
Chemistry
Summary
Dr. Black’s successes were not limited to research. He was
an accomplished author, consultant, business owner, and public
servant. His direct and indirect contributions to many of
Florida’s municipal water treatment plants were highlighted in
countless newspaper articles. Dr. Black served as the engineer
representative and consulting chemist for the Fort Myers,
Florida, Water Treatment Plant constructed between 1935 and
1938. His expertise and supervision greatly contributed to the
success of the innovative plant, which incorporated water
softening and some of the first activated carbon filters. He was
also in charge of the chemical control and chemical operation of
the St. Augustine, Florida, softening plant when it was
completed in 1938.
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A.P.
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There is likely no other person
who contributed as much to the field of water chemistry and
water treatment in Florida as well as in the nation than Dr. A.P.
Black. His contributions to the University of Florida were also
quite extensive.
Recognizing these facts, in 1978 the University of Florida
conferred on him an Honorary Doctor of Science degree.
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