Damage to sewage systems and pipes means widespread boil water notices and conservation orders could last weeksHurricane Helene left a path of devastation behind, with storm-ravaged areas struggling to access safe water for days because flooding damaged sewage systems, wastewater treatment plants, and pipes that deliver drinking water to residents in the affected areas.Boiling water advisories and water conservation orders are in place in counties in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/02/hurricane-helene-clean-water-supply
Author : Aliya Uteuova
Publish date : 2024-10-02 16:19:37
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Hurricane Helene leaves thousands without clean water in its wake
