After $615 Million and 16 Months of Tunneling, Alexandria, Virginia, Is Close to Fixing Its Sewage Overflow Problem

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By By Sarah VogelsongAug 20, 2024, 5:00 am531 ptsHotTop
Another 700 municipalities have similarly antiquated combined sewer systems, designed to overflow into rivers and creeks during storms and heavy rains. Climate change is making the problem much worse. By Sarah Vogelsong For centuries, the Potomac River has helped fuel the nation. Winding 405 miles from West…

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