Plumbing development and the Charles River
- Date Range
- January 1, 1803 – January 2, 1803
- Title
- Plumbing development and the Charles River
- What occurred
- Introduction of public water supply spurs the development of internal plumbing for waste; waste is conveyed directly to Charles through pre-existing street drains and through newly constructed common sewers carrying storm and sewer water. Bacteria load to river subsequently increased dramatically and waste on exposed mudflats caused a stench thought to spread disease.
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Student name(s)
- Max Melanson