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Water engineering is not that resource demanding. For example:

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Streets were drained and water and sewer facilities were available to the upper class, through clay pipes.

The need to have hot showers is very cultural. A 17th century european would not have understood the need to bath all the time.

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by A swedish kind of death on Thu Nov 19th, 2009 at 12:45:46 PM EST
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I have a shower every month whether I need it or not.

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot dotty communists) on Thu Nov 19th, 2009 at 05:28:28 PM EST
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Not to mention (maybe) Skara Brae in Scotland, around 3000-2500 BC.
A remarkably sophisticated drainage system was incorporated into the village's design - which may have included an early form of toilet facilities.
When I visited it, around 20 years ago, the guide liked pointing out that this was more advanced than some places in England today...
by gk (g k quattro due due sette "at" gmail.com) on Fri Nov 20th, 2009 at 02:17:02 AM EST
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