The History of Plumbing
Who invented bathtubs, toilets, showers, and fountains
By Mary Bellis, About.com Guide
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".
History of Plumbing
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