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Sewage in River Dart Sickens Kids | Leeds News
Seven kids fell violently ill after swimming in the River Dart—vomiting, projectile sickness—just as scorching heat made outdoor fun irresistible. The culprit? Untreated sewage dumped into the river for 16 hours before. South West Water, the culprit, is now testing, but their track record stinks: their ex-CEO cashed in $270K in bonuses while water quality crumbled, sickening 140+ people and triggering a parasite outbreak. She also got $100K for private security. Locals are furious—especially after a local rep revealed sewage dumping hit 7,900 times last year, or 22 times daily. “Parents…
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