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Philly's Drinking Water Threatened By Climate Change in Years Ahead

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August 8, 2019 6:03 pm

Philly's Drinking Water Threatened By Climate Change in Years Ahead

Heavier rainfall means more flooding. Flooding in populated areas can lead to contaminated drinking water when overflowing stormwater drains overwhelm sewer systems. Severe storms and flooding have increased drastically since 1950.

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Philly's Drinking Water Threatened By Climate Change in Years Ahead

Philly's Drinking Water Threatened By Climate Change in Years Ahead

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