Which outcome resulted from reduced maintenance funding for Roman aqueducts?

💡 Explanation

Increased biofouling occurred because decreased funding limited regular cleaning; therefore, aquatic organisms proliferated and reduced the channel’s cross-section, rather than the alternatives because periodic maintenance prevented biological overgrowth hindering water delivery.

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