A silent flood: How 75,000 yearly sewer overflows are poisoning U.S. waterways
The U.S. faces a $630 billion funding gap to repair its aging and failing wastewater infrastructure.
Aging systems cause tens of thousands of sewage overflows annually, posing direct public health risks.
Despite rising consumer utility bills, infrastructure renewal rates have declined over the past decade.
Failures range from massive municipal pipe collapses to private property line breaks, burdening homeowners.
Experts warn that chronic underinvestment leads to water contamination, economic losses, and a looming public health crisis.
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