The Romans The Romans The Roman Empire The Roman Republic The Imperial Age The Roman Army A Roman Fort Towns Building Technology Roads and Travel Farming and the Countryside Trade and Ships The Town House Family Life Food and Drink The Public Baths Entertainment Religion The Late Roman Empire The End of the Roman Empire	Lead Pipes Lead was moulded around wooden rods to make water pipes. But because it is poisonous, it was used only where they could not use clay.   Previous: Back Book: The Romans Section: The Romans Chapter: Towns