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Milwaukee’s Wastewater Crisis Deepens | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s wastewater system is in crisis again—96 million gallons of untreated sewage spilled into Lake Michigan due to a combined sewer overflow, the city’s safety valve during heavy rains. This isn’t an isolated incident; April’s overflow dumped 2.7 billion gallons, and federal law permits up to six such events per year. The problem stems from aging infrastructure where stormwater and sewage share pipes, forcing overflow to avoid backups. Now, officials are fast-tracking $100 million in upgrades—including green infrastructure and storage solutions—to prevent future spills and protect…
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