Which maintenance challenge developed, during the Roman Empire, as aqueduct calcium carbonate deposits increased significantly?

💡 Explanation

As aqueduct deposits increased, mineral scaling (calcium carbonate) narrowed channels, resulting in reduced flow rates due to increased friction. Therefore reduced flow rates were observed, rather than pressure bursts, support instability, or corrosion which result when there are different material weaknesses and environmental factors present.

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