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elleng

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Thu Aug 25, 2016, 01:43 PM Aug 2016

Study: Sewage Polluting Maryland Waterways With Harmful Bacteria

*Some of the most polluted water passes under Route 40.

“We’re finding extraordinary amounts of bacteria in the water, especially in the Honey Go Run and White Marsh Run higher up,” Robert added.

After heavy rain, White Marsh Run is 400 times above safe levels for fecal contamination.

Glade Run in Frederick County is 324 times above.

Cascade Falls in Howard County is 304 times above.

“We’re concerned about our kids, we’re concerned about our kids in the tributaries, who love to play in those waters,” Janet said.

The sources of the pollution is believed to be a combination of human waste from septic or sewer systems, as well as animal waste washed off the land.'>>>

http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2016/08/24/study-sewage-polluting-maryland-waterways-with-harmful-bacteria/

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Study: Sewage Polluting Maryland Waterways With Harmful Bacteria (Original Post) elleng Aug 2016 OP
Armageddon comes slowly. (nt) enough Aug 2016 #1
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