The use of fixtures and water to dispose of sanitary waste has an interesting history, especially since clean water is a limited and valuable resource. No-Flush Disposal The process of removing sanitary waste with water dates back to the origins of civilization in the Fertile Crescent, an area now known as the Middle East. Waste pipes have been found in archeologists’ excavations. Ancient Roman aqueducts provided water for public baths and to flush waste in toilets. Norman Garderobe My favorite example of early waste disposal is the Norman Garderobe. No, that’s not some quirky ...
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