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Which was NOT a contributing factor to the 1858 sewage crisis in London?

A. rapid population growth

B. multiple outbreaks of cholera

c. a decreased demand for night soil

D.
the introduction of flush toilets

User Veilupearl
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Answer:

b

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User Henrikmerlander
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Answer:

The correct answer is B) multiple outbreaks of cholera

Step-by-step explanation:

Before the sewage crises, also known as the 'Big Stink', London had experienced over 3 outbreaks of Cholera. However, this not a contributing factor to the crises but actually a 'cause'

The rest of the options were in fact, contributing to the overburdened sewerage system. London's population had increased from just one million to over 3 million within a 100 years the infrastructure was old and failing.

Flushing toilets were introduced a couple of decades ago and significantly increased the amount of waste water handled by the sewerage system every day.

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