Trier (Germany)

Start of the Trier aqueduct was a dam in the Ruwer river, a side branch of the Mosel. After 1 (?) km a second part of the aqueduct system joins the main line. Because of construction problems part of the main line was built as a double aqueduct. Because of recent excavations, it is now clear how the aqueduct crossed the town wall (see illustration). Mostroman aqueducts use spring water rather than river water to feed aqueducts. The reason is that spring water is cleaner for use as drinking water, although most water was usually directed towards the baths. The fact that river water was used in the case of the Trier aqueduct reflects the main purpose of the aqueduct, that of feeding of the three bath complexes of CAT. In the time before the aqueduct was built only local wells and some springs were used situated inside the town.

Trier - COLONIA AUGUSTA TREVERORUM

Origin	Specus	Junction	Bergweg
Specus	Crossing