A couple of weeks ago, amid heavy rainstorms, the city announced three significant sewage spills into nearby streams.
Is that normal, especially considering the consent decree with the EPA and environmental groups?
That’s what I tried to find out. Read my story today for the details: Despite Sewer Work, Storms Still Cause Spills
(Photo by Flickr user diametrik)
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