Richard Olsson
The water-supply system in Roman Pompeii
2015 | 130 p. | English

ISBN: 978-91-87833-40-3, 978-91-87833-41-0

This study focusses on the urban infrastructure for water supply in Roman Pompeii. The water distribution network of lead pipes was constructed inside the city walls, at the time when the city was connected to an aqueduct. Life for the Pompeiians changed considerably when aqueduct water started running continuously in street fountains all around the city. The study is based on previous research and on my own investigations and measurements on site in connection with the Swedish Pompeii Project.