| July 6, 2004 |
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History of Sanitary Sewers
Really,  it's not even close. Of the many inventions we don't think about but desperately need, plumbing tops the list. Jon C. Schladweiler tackles the history of sanitary sewers, offering insight into their origin while flushing out the unpleasant pictures. It may surprise you to learn that drainage systems date back to 4000 BC. Of course, many improvements have been made since, but the basic principles are still intact. Take a look at the components of a sewer system and early toilets, and check out sewer history by region. This guy's done his homework. In addition, the site features pictures of safety equipment and, no kidding, historical sewer bills. Check this site out - you'll never flush the same way again. (in Architecture) |
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