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Sewage Overflow in South Troy
June 25, 2013
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The discharge “stream” is completely coated with toilet paper
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During high flow periods the level is higher, indicated by toilet paper on branches
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The discharge “stream” is hidden by vegetation and is in a deep ditch
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The sewage stream runs about 50’ before it meets the Wynants Kill.
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Sewage on right meeting Wynants Kill on left
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