sewage
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It was part of a cross-border effort to stem the flow of as much as 30 million gallons of sewage a day from Tijuana, a border metropolis whose waste infrastructure hasn’t kept up with growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
There were no early reports of major damage to the highways or other major public infrastructure in Willits or Ukiah, such as to hospitals, the water and sewage systems and other public facilities, McGuire said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Workers James Blakesley and Josh Corderoy saw a nest of eggs floating on the surface during a routine job at Totnes sewage treatment works in Devon.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
The company adds limestone in wastewater treatment facilities to counter the carbon released when sewage is treated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
Water from laundry and dishwashing spilled between the feet of those who walked, for the camp had no sewage system.
From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat
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