Nearby Hierapolis had hot springs, and Colossae had cold water. Since water had to be piped to Laodicea over quite a distance, however, it was likely lukewarm when it reached the city.
این آب‌ها که از طریق آبراه‌هایی به لاَوُدِکیه هدایت می‌شد وقتی به آن شهر می‌رسید دیگر نه سرد بود و نه گرم .‏