Sewage Spills: Crisis in US Cities

Sewage Spills: A National Crisis - A massive pipe collapse in Washington dumped 244 million gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, triggering a federal emergency response. Smaller sewer overflows occur tens of thousands of times annually across the U.S., polluting rivers and sometimes flooding homes. In Baltimore, century-old pipes lead to millions of gallons of spills, causing backups and sewage backups during storms. Cities face huge repair bills, with the EPA estimating hundreds of billions needed nationwide over the next twenty years. Experts warn more spills are likely without steady funding, as recent infrastructure laws provide loans but face proposed cuts that could hit vulnerable communities hardest.

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