... to one meter deep, one point six meters wide and more than eight miles long. These constructions carry the water from the spring's top different destinations. The aqueducts are posted all over the countries populated by the Romans. The aqueducts are best when they are built up high as this stops contamination of the water due to animals, plants and other sources. The aqueducts have been well thought out as many of them have been lined with clay to stop leakage occurring. They can transport millions of gallons of water each day, quickly, safely and easily without labour. They have been constructed with thought and work exceedingly well. When the aqueducts reach their destinations, usually large towns or cities, they deposit their loads into a specially built reservoir, which contained the water before being distributed. From the reservoir the water is transported using an ingenious method, lead piping is used. [Assuming that ...

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