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The History of Plumbing

Who invented bathtubs, toilets, showers, and fountains

By Mary Bellis, About.com

The Bathroom Complete With Plumbing Fixtures

The Bathroom Complete With Plumbing Fixtures

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Plumbing comes from the Latin word for lead, which is plumbum. Plumbing by definition is a utility that we use in our buildings consisting of: the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas, and for the disposal of sewage. The word sewer comes from the French word essouier, meaning "to drain".

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