Hurricane Irma caused at least 28 million gallons of treated and untreated sewage to flood streets, homes, and waterways

In Irma’s wake, Florida deals with a long-predicted apoocalypse. According to more than 100“Public Notice of Pollution”reports submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the hurricane caused at least 28 million gallons of treated and untreated sewage to flood streets, residences, and waterways in 22 counties. A department spokespersontold the New Republicthat it’ll take time before the sewage overflows are completely assessed. Many reports say that the leaks in the ...