Sanitation in ancient Rome

Sanitation in ancient Rome was acquired from the Etruscans and included water supply and sanitation services for Rome’s residents. Its infrastructure included sewers, public latrines and baths. Despite these systems, disease remained widespread. Roman baths are described as symbols of the “great hygiene of Rome”.

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Origin

Acquired from the Etruscans

Infrastructure

Sewers, public latrines and baths

Health outcome

Disease was still rampant