US sewage treatment plants likely don’t get rid of all the disease-causing protozoa, and monitoring discharged wastewater for it is difficult.
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A newly drafted Pittsburgh Steelers player asked whether the city’s rivers are safe for swimming. A water researcher explains what ‘swimmable’ really means regarding the three rivers.
The largest sewage spill in US history wasn’t the first, and it won’t be the last.
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CONWAY — Students at Kennett High School got an unexpected day off on Thursday after officials were forced to cancel classes due to a septic issue.
Henry Noel is the new superintendent of the city’s wastewater treatment system.