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The Great Stink: everything you wanted to know

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Revolutionizing London's Sewage System

This chapter explores the ambitious engineering project led by Baselget to transform London's sewage management through the construction of extensive tunnels along the Thames. It discusses the challenges faced, including the innovative solutions for sewage transport, and the drastic improvements in public health and urban development that followed the project's completion. Additionally, it reflects on the historical significance of these engineering feats and ongoing efforts to modernize the sewage system in light of population growth.

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