Which vulnerability arose in late Roman castra, when aqueduct repair timelines stalled?

💡 Explanation

Water source shift toward local wells introduces unmanaged bacteria, and therefore the *biofilm formation* contaminates drinking water, causing disease. Rather than barrack temperature increase or wall collapse, contaminated water weakens the garrison.

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