Which problem did ancient Roman aqueducts face during winter conditions impacting water delivery to urban centers?

💡 Explanation

During winter, the reduced temperatures caused water inside the aqueducts to freeze, resulting in volumetric expansion, therefore causing blockages and potentially structural ruptures. Therefore freezing is the problem, rather than expansion, contamination or algae, each requiring entirely different conditions.

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