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Long Island Post-Sandy Sewage

Raw Sewage Still Plagues Long Island Homes 5 Weeks After Sandy

It was one of the most dangerous environmental side effects of Superstorm Sandy – crippled sewage treatment plants sent raw waste into homes.

2012/12/04

Street Buckled Due To Sewage Inundation (credit: CBS 2)

Some Homes Condemned Following Raw Sewage Leak On Long Island’s South Shore

The biggest breach took place at the Bay Park sewage treatment facility where a nine foot wall of water flooded the pumps. That led to the sewage inundation of more than 100 homes across nine South Shore villages.

2012/11/12

Sandy damage in Long Beach (credit: CBS 2)

Some L.I. Residents Ordered To Conserve Water After Sewage Plant Failure

Nassau County executive Edward Mangano on Tuesday evening ordered some residents to conserve water, as a major sewage facility for the Long Island county has been shut down following Superstorm Sandy.

CBS New York–2012/10/30

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