Which disadvantage results when lime buildup exceeds design tolerances in Roman aqueducts?

💡 Explanation

Reduced flow occurs because increased lime scale causes frictional resistance in pipes, decreasing volumetric flow due to the Darcy-Weisbach equation; therefore the flow decreases, rather than causing structural issues or directly contaminating water.

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