The Romans built an extensive system of aqueducts and water mains to supply water to their growing cities. The first aqueduct, called the Appio, was built in 312 BC and was over 16 km long, supplying 34,000 cubic meters of water daily. Over the next 500 years, 11 more aqueducts were added. By the time of the Roman Empire, the water system included over 800 km of aqueducts and supplied up to 1 million people in Rome with water. The Romans also built many public fountains, pools, and baths fed by the aqueducts, and the abundant water supply allowed Roman citizens to enjoy amenities like public baths.