What live sewage spill data does (and doesn't) tell us about water pollution

Phys.org•Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 05:00 PM•2 min read

During periods of heavy rainfall, pipes known as storm overflows aim to prevent excess water from overflowing into the sewage system. But this is not always the case.

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