Sewage spills threaten drinking water, spoil recreation, hinder economic values, and harm wildlife. River advocates across the nation are fighting the rising tide of sewage pollution.
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UPDATE: This video is from Calgary, Alberta in July of 1999. I guess it's not news but nevertheless shows the power and danger of summer storms. Green urban planning (rain gardens, green roofs, rain barrels, etc.) can significantly reduce the flow of stormwater into sewer systems.