How did Trajan improve Rome’s water supply?

Trajan significantly improved Rome’s water supply by commissioning the construction of a new aqueduct that transported water into the city from the north.21

This project was part of his broader commitment to extensive public works throughout the empire, which included the development of roads, bridges, and harbours. In addition to enhancing the water infrastructure, Trajan utilized these resources to support major urban developments in Rome, such as a splendid public bathing complex on the Esquiline Hill and the magnificent forum designed by the architect Apollodorus of Damascus.21