Bazalgette

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Who was Bazalgette  
He had designed the sewage system in London in 1855
When the great stink came in 1858 the gov gave him 3 mil to build the system to intercept wate from the 1 mil houses and dispose of it.
it was finished in 1866
What was Bazzalgettes short term impact
cholera NEVER returned
sewers effectively managed wate and the Thames pollution
living conditions improved
What was Bazzalgettes long term impact
London stayed cleaner
influence on urban planning and proper waste disposal
environmental impact
foundation of modern sanitation systems
how was Bazzalgette limited
implementing his plans in a densely populated and rapidly growing city posed logistical problems
technology available ( he had to build the largest pump ever)