sep 9, 1859 - Sewer system
Description:
Joseph Bazalgette created a complex system of effective sewers and pumping stations in London between 1859-1875. Through his operations, it helped remove the “stink” by taking the sewage eastwards to be discharged in the River Thames downstream away from the city.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 9, 1859
Now
~ 166 years ago