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Officer to combat homes pumping sewage into rivers

Officer to combat homes pumping sewage into rivers
BBC Science Friday 04 September 2026, 05:15 UTC 1 min read
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Misconnections happen when incorrectly installed plumbing allows waste water to be diverted to surface drains.

Misconnections happen when incorrectly installed plumbing allows waste water to be diverted to surface drains.
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