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Some of today’s sewers were built before bathrooms as we know them existed. It’s time to upgrade.
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MARY ANNA EVANS | SEP 17, 2015 | TECHNOLOGY
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The majority of combined sewer systems are located in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions. (EPA)
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