Lead in ancient Rome's city waters
International audience It is now universally accepted that utilization of lead for domestic purposes and water distribution presents a major health hazard. The ancient Roman world was unaware of these risks. How far the gigantic network of lead pipes used in ancient Rome compromised public health in...
Published in: | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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2014
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Online Access: | https://shs.hal.science/halshs-01099828 https://shs.hal.science/halshs-01099828/document https://shs.hal.science/halshs-01099828/file/Delile%20et%20al._PNAS_2014.pdf https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1400097111 |