As sea levels rise, septic waste may leak into coastal homes

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By Teresa BergenOct 17, 2022, 7:30 pm213 pts
The global consequences of sea level rise — flooding, destruction of wetlands habitat, increased storm surges — are devastating. But the personal consequences are both terrifying and disgusting. Millions of people in coastal communities could find raw sewage oozing into their homes.

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