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November 29, 2016

Salem dumps raw sewage into river

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The city of Salem says it dumped nearly 20 million gallons of raw sewage into the Willamette River last week after heavy rains overwhelmed its sewer system.

The Statesman Journal reported Monday that the release was legal under state law because 24-hour rain levels exceeded a predetermined threshold.


 
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