Despite Continual Leaks Into Biscayne Bay, Miami-Dade Might Slash Sewer Budget

Jess Nelson for the Miami New Times writes: Miami is a worldwide tourist destination for its beautiful beaches and clean water — but nobody can enjoy it when shit is spilling into the bay. Aging pipes installed near Oleta River State Park in the ‘960s ruptured last month, resulting in 1.5 million gallons of raw […]

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Jess Nelson for the Miami New Times writes: Miami is a worldwide tourist destination for its beautiful beaches and clean water — but nobody can enjoy it when shit is spilling into the bay. Aging pipes installed near Oleta River State Park in the ‘960s ruptured last month, resulting in 1.5 million gallons of raw sewage leaking into the Oleta River and Biscayne Bay. Read the full article here.

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