Alfred Durand-Claye
Alfred Durand-Claye (born July 10, 1841 , † April 30, 1888 in Paris ) was a French engineer.
Durand-Claye was instrumental in the rehabilitation of the Seine in the second half of the 19th century. Under his leadership, Paris began to direct the wastewater to so-called sewage fields . His first Rieselfeld plant was put into operation in Gennevilliers in 1869 .
A street in the 14th arrondissement of Paris was named after Durand-Claye . There is also a monument in his honor in Gennevilliers.
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| SURNAME | Durand-Claye, Alfred |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French hydraulic engineer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 10, 1841 |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 30, 1888 |
| Place of death | Paris |