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An aqueduct is a watercourse constructed to carry water from a source to a distribution point far away. In modern engineering, the term aqueduct is used for any system of pipes, ditches, canals, tunnels, and other structures used for this purpose. [1] The term aqueduct also often refers specifically to a bridge carrying an artificial ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 27 October 2024. Type of aqueduct built in ancient Rome See also: List of aqueducts in the Roman Empire The multiple arches of the Pont du Gard in Roman Gaul (modern-day southern France). The upper tier encloses an aqueduct that carried water to Nimes in Roman times; its lower tier was expanded in the ...
Aqueduct at night. The aqueduct once transported water from the Rio Frio River, situated in the mountains 17 km (11 mi) from the city in the La Acebeda region. It runs 15 km (9.3 mi) before arriving in the city. The construction of the aqueduct follows the principles laid out by Vitruvius in his De Architectura published in the mid-first ...
The aqueduct's construction was controversial from the start, as water diversions to Los Angeles eliminated the Owens Valley as a viable farming community. [8] Clauses in the city's charter originally stated that the city could not sell or provide surplus water to any area outside the city, forcing adjacent communities to annex themselves into ...
'aqueduct') was a Roman aqueduct system built in the late 4th century AD, to supply Constantinople – the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. Construction of the aqueduct began during the reign of the Roman emperor Constantius II (r. 337–361) and was completed in 373 by the Emperor Valens (r. 364–378). The aqueduct remained in use for ...
By construction underground, the aqueduct was protected from freezing. The water arriving in Cologne had a pleasant temperature due to the insulating properties of the ground. In case of war, the aqueduct would be less easily damaged. Nonetheless, there are a few places where bridges or other constructions were necessary.
The aqueduct was supported by the Old Croton Dam. The Old Croton Aqueduct's capacity was around 90 million gallons per day. To meet the city's growing needs, the city started construction of the New Croton Aqueduct in 1885. [6] The new aqueduct opened for operation in 1890 with a capacity of 300 million gallons per day. [7]
The Catskill Aqueduct in southern Ulster County Map of Catskill Aqueduct Construction of Catskill Aqueduct, 1911. The Catskill Aqueduct, part of the New York City water supply system, brings water from the Catskill Mountains to Yonkers where it connects to other parts of the system.