Sewage overflows linked to increase in gastrointestinal illnesses

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Source: Parkerjh

A new study suggests the risk of people developing acute gastrointestinal illness is significantly higher in Massachusetts communities that border the Merrimack River in the four days following extreme combined sewer overflows.

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