The Modernization Plan Part 2

King Edward looked toward the physician.

"Is he correct?"

Lord Monroe hesitated.

"Based on existing reports, Your Majesty, districts using cleaner water sources do experience fewer outbreaks."

The Royal Treasurer frowned.

"That doesn't prove the water causes the illness."

"No," Lord Monroe admitted. "But it proves the relationship deserves serious attention."

Ernest returned to the map.

"A proper system would draw water upstream from the city, pass it through settling basins and filters, store it in covered reservoirs, then distribute it under pressure through buried mains."

Lord Hale pointed toward the elevated districts.

"How do you supply the hills?"

"Pumping stations and water towers."

"Steam pumps?"

"Initially."

Ernest nodded.

"Electric pumps once the power system is stable."

The Minister of Public Works studied the map with growing interest.

"And the sewer?"