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.
Photo by the Evening SunA big stink became of a youth football game in Scotland this past week. The game had to be canceled after a cesspool erupted in the "pitch." Referee William McKenzie made the winning call when he said, "There was no way I was going let the boys wade in that and get the ball so for health and safety reasons I called the match off. It was disgusting and appalling." The boys agreed and to celebrate they ran and slid through the mess in jubilation. Just kidding.
And now, the spills of the week: