The Pipe to the River
The Pipe to the River
Sometimes environmental pollution doesn't begin with an explosion or a dramatic disaster. Sometimes, it starts quietly—with a pipe, wastewater, and a hidden route toward a river.
In New Hampshire, investigators uncovered a wastewater discharge that had allegedly been operating for years. But how did they discover where the water was coming from, and how did they prove where it was going?
A hidden pipe, an unusual smell, acidic wastewater, and one revealing test would eventually connect the facility to the river.
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