After months of plans, we finally did it. Through the courtesy of one of Czech drainers we entered one of the most beautiful sewer system in the world, design and build by Wiliam Heerlein Lindley.
Through our journey we went through entire century of sewe building. We started in sewer from 1980 and finished in collector build in 1945.
Size of collectors also changed. We started in sewer under 2 meters high and finished in 3.6m high collector
As we went we encoutered a lot of furry residents
They were very friendly and liked to meet new newcomers
We eneter at the time of evening peek when residents eats dinner, wash dishes and take the bath.
Because of that sewage flushed form every side pipe and water was very warm
In Prague technical condition of sewers is taken very seriously. Steps are regularly replaced and collectors checked and maintained.
My guide, Lukas had enormous knowledge about functioning of Prague sewer system. With every step i learned something new and fascinating
New steps in manhole with original Lindley hatch
Whats isnteresing-even today Prague sewers are made from brick, in accordance with 19th century technology
Side pipe
Collector changing size
After some time we arrived in technical chamber
Walkways allow easy access to the chamber and evalutation of technical state
By operating the doors you can shut one sewer for maintenance and redirect sewage flow the second, paralell collecotr
View from the walkway
Zasuwy przypominają grodzie z filmu "Titanic"
Doors look very similar to watertight doors from the "Titanic" movie
Short visit in the overflow chamber
Vandals will always find a way
Sewage from the side sewer rushing with high speed to the main collector
Another resident
Another sidepipe
After 9 year of operations i finally bought a professional sewer outfit
Beautful brick work
Inside a drain
Kanał dolotowy z pięknej cegły klinkierowej
Side pipe build from beautiful clinker brick
Side pipe build from beautiful clinker brick
Wycieczka była niesamowita! Nie ma porównania do nawet najlepiej utrzymanych systemów kanalizacyjnych w Polsce. Wszelkie MPWIK, ZWIK i inne firmy zajmujące się utrzymanie sieci kanalizacyjnej powinny brać przykład z praskiej kanalizacji. Bardzo dziękuję mojemu przewodnikowi Lukasowi za wiele ciekawostek, opowieści i sporą dawkę nowej wiedzy technicznej. Na pewno jeszcze tu wrócimy!
Our journey was incredible! There is no comparison to even the best maintained sewer systems in Poland. All MPWIK's, ZWIK's and other sewer companies should take example form prague sewage system. I wan't to thank very much my guide Lukas for a lot of curiosities, stories and a lot of new technical knowledge. We will sure be back!
