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Milwaukee’s Sewer Overflows Explained | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s sewers overflowed again after a torrential downpour, dumping raw sewage into rivers and Lake Michigan—this time triggered by heavy rain overwhelming the system while South Shore treatment plant runs at half capacity due to construction. It’s not the first spill this year; April’s overflow was similarly massive. Normally, with their deep tunnel system, overflows are rare—just over two per year—but before those tunnels, dozens occurred annually. The affected zones include popular boat launches and beaches along the Menomonee and Milwaukee Rivers. MMSD must report details—including…
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