

Finally, the major findings and their implications for current water management and policies are discussed. However, the second, third and fourth phases of urbanization are also briefly described.

special attention is paid to the first urbanization of ancient civilizations, particularly in ancient Greece and Rome (Vuorinen 2007). This article outlines the importance of water throughout history. However, the importance of proper sanitation was not understood until the 19th century. The importance of good quality drinking water has been established for years. The availability of water in large quantities has been considered an essential part of civilization throughout the different periods: Roman baths needed a lot of water, as do the water closets and showers used in current Western civilization.
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Farming and the development of settlements lead to the beginning of the problem that faces mankind today – how to get drinkable water for humans and cattle and how to manage the waste we produce. This article examines the influence of water on public health throughout history. Our existence is dependent on water, or the lack of it, in many ways, and one could say that our whole civilization is built on the use of water. Water is life – and life on earth is linked to water. A Brief History of Water and Health from Ancient Civilizations to Modern Times
