septic
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Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela died of septic shock because he “ate too many” tacos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
And even as algae consumes that phosphorus, it is being topped up in the water by agriculture, wastewater, un-maintained septic tanks, industry and every household in the catchment that puts phosphorus-containing detergent into the system.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
They invested little in infrastructure, leaving most homes to rely on private wells and septic systems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
He soon discovered his septic system didn’t work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
They call it "sepsis," and they know from bitter experience how quickly a "septic" wound can go from slight redness to gross swelling to a fatal condition called gangrene.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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