Factoid/2009/03/10
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772 Cities in the U.S. Have Antiquated Combined Sewer Systems
- "These overflows, called combined sewer overflows (CSOs), contain not only stormwater but also untreated human and industrial waste, toxic materials, and debris. They are a major water pollution concern for the approximately 772 cities in the U.S. that have combined sewer systems." - excerpt from this U.S. Environmental Protection Agency article.
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