infrastructure

1.7M Gallons of Sewage Spill into Tar River, NC

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Contaminated Tar River with sewage overflow under a trestle, warning signs along the riverbank, and city officials in safety gear assessing the situation.

The City of Rocky Mount recently reported a significant environmental incident: a 1.7 million gallon sewage overflow into the Tar River. The overflow was traced to a utility hole located under the trestle on River Side Drive. Local Impact on Tar River The Tar River, cherished by locals for recreational activities like fishing, kayaking, and … Read more

$3 Billion Allotted To Remove Lead Pipes

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Worker holding a section of an old, corroded lead pipe with "Toxic Lead Pipes" text overlay.

In a significant step toward revitalizing America’s drinking water infrastructure, the Biden administration has pledged an additional $3 billion to assist communities in replacing hazardous lead pipes. This initiative is part of a broader effort under the bipartisan infrastructure law, promising a total of $15 billion over five years aimed at modernizing the U.S. water … Read more