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Henry Darcy – Dijon Water Supply
February 7, 2012 | Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin

Henry Darcy is sometimes called the Father of Hydrology for his insights into how fluids move through geologic materials. But in his day, he was known as the hometown hero who transformed an unhealthy village with bad water into a vibrant town. By Jackson School of Geosciences.


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