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.
This week's sewage spill situation is looking pretty bad and with more rain in the forecast for much of the country it's only get worse. Since it we're heading into a banner week for sewage spills the Slog is going to post a first round of spills today. Remember:
Rain + Combined Sewer Systems = Sewage in your Water.
Spills Part 1 for the week of November 11:
A Not-So-Clean Head: Officials were notified of a sewer manhole overflow at Seldon Street and Harris Avenue on Kane'ohe Marine Corps Base Hawai'i. The blockage was due to grease, the Clean Water Board said. A total of 1,000 gallons overflowed from the sewer manhole and entered a retention basin.
- November 10, 2007: Honolulu Advertiser - Honolulu, HI