After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Bacteria and Chemicals May Lurk in Flood Waters

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By By Kiley PriceOct 11, 2024, 3:59 pm334 ptsTop
Flooding can overwhelm industrial sites and sewage systems, contaminating water after storms. By Kiley Price Florida residents are returning to their homes to start picking up the pieces after Hurricane Milton carved a destructive path through the Gulf Coast.

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