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20 Interesting Facts about the London Drainage System
The first London sewer was built in the early 19th century to alleviate the city’s growing sewage problem.
The River Thames used to be the main sewer for the city, leading to outbreaks of cholera and other diseases.
Joseph Bazalgette, a civil engineer, designed the modern London sewer system in the mid-19th century.
The London sewer system is over 150 years old and covers over 1,000 miles of tunnels.
The system is still in use today and can handle up to 39 million cubic meters of sewage per day.
The sewer system is managed by Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater services company.
The system has five main treatment works, which use biological processes to clean the sewage before it is released into the River Thames.
The original sewer system was built using brickwork and has stood the test of time, with many sections still in use today.
The system includes numerous pumping stations that help to move sewage through the tunnels.
The Thames Tideway Tunnel, currently under construction, will provide additional capacity for the sewer system and help to prevent sewage overflows into the River Thames.
The London sewer system has played a major role in improving public health in the city, reducing the incidence of waterborne diseases like cholera.
The system has also helped to reduce pollution in the River Thames and improve the quality of life for Londoners.
The London sewer system has inspired a number of works of art and literature, including the novel “Neverwhere” by Neil Gaiman.
The system has been featured in several movies, including “Bridget Jones’s Diary” and “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.”
The system is home to a number of species of rats, which have adapted to life in the dark tunnels.
The London sewer system has its own unique vocabulary, including terms like “flusher” (a worker who clears blockages) and “sewer diver” (a worker who inspects the tunnels).
The system has been the site of several notable incidents, including a fatberg (a massive blockage of grease and other materials) that was discovered in 2017.
The sewer system has its own official song, “The Ballad of Bazalgette,” which celebrates the achievements of Joseph Bazalgette and his team.
The London sewer system is considered one of the most important infrastructure projects in the history of the city.
The system is a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the engineers and workers who designed and built it, and to the ongoing efforts of those who maintain and improve it today.
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