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Local Rivers Contaminated with E. coli | Philadelphia News
Local rivers and streams across Philly and surrounding counties are dangerously contaminated with E. coli from sewage overflows, with 37 out of 43 tested sites along the Delaware River alone showing unsafe levels—12 of them consistently failing every test. Other waterways like Pennypack, Schuylkill, and even suburban creeks in Chester and Delaware Counties are equally at risk. This isn’t just an environmental problem—it’s a public health crisis threatening recreation and safety. A new report urges urgent policy action and offers an interactive map to track contamination hotspots. Listen in…
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