From Doctor's Orders to Wastewater Heroes: Revolutionizing Boston's Sanitation in 1880

🚿💡 Did you know that taking a bath in Boston used to require a doctor's order?

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In 1844, city leaders passed an ordinance due to the overwhelming amount of sanitary flows in the wastewater system, which only got worse with the invention of the flush toilet.

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But thanks to public works heroes George Waring and Benezette Williams, the first separate sewer systems were designed in 1880, revolutionizing the way we manage and treat wastewater. 🌊🛠️

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Thanks to them, we can now take a bath without a doctor's note!  🛁🩺