How did Romans distribute aqueduct water after it reached Rome?

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Upon reaching Rome, water from the aqueducts was managed through a sophisticated gravity-fed system designed to serve the city's infrastructure.

Once the water arrived at the city, it was typically directed into a series of distribution tanks. From these tanks, the water was channeled to supply Rome’s famous public fountains and baths. Because the system generally did not utilize storage, the continuous flow of water served a dual purpose: beyond providing for public consumption and hygiene, the excess water was strategically used to flush out sewers, which significantly improved the city's sanitation and public health.1