In modern society drainage like many other necessities is often taken for granted. With out correct drainage we would not be able to drink or bathe with out the risk of catching illnesses.
The following article chronicles the development of drainage systems through out history.
Drainage in Ancient Rome
Rome has always been known for its many valued contributions to society. Amongst advances in education, transport, communication and many other areas Rome was acclaimed for its approach to drainage and sanitation in general.
It was during the 3rd Century A.D that the Romans had built their many Roman Baths that they became well known for. It was the planning of the drainage systems of Roman baths that showed how advanced their methods were because they had to ensure that an adequate amount of water was flowing in and being drained out of the many Roman baths.
Through out the bath complexes there were thousands of cubic meters of water used each day so making sure their drainage systems were working correctly was of high importance.
The water for Roman baths would be brought through the intricate water pipe systems through to the cold baths or over the boilers heated by log fires for the warm baths.
After the water had passed through into Roman baths there were drains from the over flows and the floors of the baths it would be taken to the waste water systems. When the water had passed into the waste water systems it would then be taken by the drains to the valleys.
Modern Day Drainage Systems
With drainage systems today there are many more systems in place to ensure that the water being passed though into peoples homes is safe and that the waste water being taken away into the sewers is being treated correctly.
This is because if the waste water from sewers passes directly into a natural water supply it can cause a lot of damage to the environment in that area and in turn effect the wildlife that depend on the water supply.
So not only are there the many under ground drainage systems there are Sewage Treatment Plants all over the country that ensure the water is safe before being released back into the natural water source.