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History of water supply and sanitation

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People need clean water to live.

Lothal - ancient well.jpg
Lothal - ancient well.jpg
Long ago, people dug deep wells. They used them to get water. They also made ways to carry waste away. This helps keep everyone healthy.
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Pont du Gard BLS.jpg
It is a very smart way to live. Do you like to wash with water?

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Model well, burial find, China, Han...
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Lothal - bathroom structure.jpg
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Lothal - ancient well.jpg
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Pont du Gard BLS.jpg
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In line for water in Kathmandu 3514396453.jpg
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Comares Bath (5921125878).jpg
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