Learn About Brooklyn's Sewer System at the Historical Society

Men constructing Brooklyn’s sewer system in the 19th century. Photo by Brooklyn Historical Society

Ever wonder about what goes on in Brooklyn’s plumbing?

As part of its How Brooklyn Works series, the Brooklyn Historical Society is hosting a Sewers and Wastewater Treatment lecture on October 28. Led by a panel of experts on the subject, including Water for Gotham: A History author Gerard Koeppel, the forum will elucidate the history Brooklyn’s waterworks and discuss modern challenges the system faces.

There will also be talk of creative solutions for adapting the unseen system.

In addition to Koeppel, other panelists include former Deputy Comissioner of NYCDEP Rober Adamski, environmental engineer Carter Strickland, Gowanus watershed researcher Eymund Diegel and WE Design Principal Tricia Martin.

Presented in partnership with Atlas Obscura, the $5 event (free for members) will begin at 6:30 p.m. on October 28. Tickets are available online.

[Photo: Brooklyn Historical Society]

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