History of Plumbing

  • 2700 BCE

    Romans use lead pipes for plumbing

  • Queen Victoria installs the first flushing toilet in England

  • Local health authorities press for better plumbing

  • Philadelphia become plumbing leaders after switching completely to cast iron piping.

  • First indoor plumbing ever is offered in Boston's Tremont hotel

  • Chicago installs first city water tower

  • Single handle mixing faucet invented by Alfred M. Moen

  • Period: to

    Copper piping takes over