Joseph Bazalgette

Who was Joseph Bazalgette?

Joseph Bazalgette was a civil engineer in the 1800s.

What was Bazalgette's contribution to public health?

He was the chief designer and engineer on London's sewer system, ordered after the Great Stink.

What was Bazalgette's sewer system like?

It was designed to remove waste from London's streets by carrying waste downriver towards the sea. The main sewers covered a distance of 83 miles and removed 420 million gallons of sewage per day.

When was Bazalgette's sewer system built?

The system was offically opened in 1865, although the systme continued to be developed into the 1870s.

How much did Bazalgette's sewer system cost?

The system cost £3 million.