sewage

Backed Up is a podcast that solves a stinky mystery: how does sewage end up in Ohio’s waterways? And what’s being done to stop it?

A new report examining water accessibility in “water-rich” Ohio shows affordability is an issue for residents in both urban and rural areas. The study from the Alliance for the Great Lakes and Ohio Environmental Council shows that while water costs are essentially the same across the state, households in lower income brackets have more difficulty paying for service. In nearly 80 percent of Ohio communities, a month of basic water and sewer service costs more than eight hours of minimum-wage labor, according to the report.

Sewage overflow is an issue in the U.S.The EPA estimates that each year as many as 75,000 sanitary sewers overflow across the country, dumping untold…

Sewage overflow is an issue in the U.S.The EPA estimates that each year as many as 75,000 sanitary sewers overflow across the country, dumping untold…