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When Cleaning Up U.S. Rivers Became a Priority
Episode 81

When Cleaning Up U.S. Rivers Became a Priority

Amazing Tales About History

March 9, 202320m 22s

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Show Notes

In Colonial times, unwanted items were often thrown into rivers, which took them out of sight and mind. Raw sewage would be discharged too. This led to horrible pollution. Rivers even smelled bad. Several pivotal court cases finally turned the tide and led to the Clean Water Act.