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Milwaukee Rivers in Crisis | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s rivers are in crisis—95% of the Kinnickinnic River’s tests show unsafe fecal contamination, a shocking rate tied to aging pipes and urban runoff. Across Wisconsin, 60% of waterways failed at least once in recent years, with 40% dirty more than a quarter of the time. Public health is at risk: swimming here could cause illness. Experts blame outdated sewage systems and paved surfaces that channel waste into streams. Fixing it demands $600 million annually for 20 years—funds Congress hasn’t fully provided. Solutions include infrastructure upgrades, reducing farm runoff, better…
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