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

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Storm overflows are designed to keep excess rainwater from flooding sewage systems during heavy rainfall, though they do not always function as intended. Phys.org is reporting on the limitations of live sewage spill data and what it actually reveals about water pollution.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2026-08-sewage-doesnt-pollution.html

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