Heavy Rains Forcing Tough Decisions For Milwaukee River
Wisconsin (PT) – Heavy rainfall blanketed Wisconsin as August ended, including Milwaukee. Some areas were overwhelmed after 9 inches of rain fell over a single weekend. Widespread flooding offered Wisconsinites a glimpse into the Badger State’s damper future. For Milwaukee, this creates a slew of new flood management. Especially with more rains on their way, according to recent forecasts. The Milwaukee Metro Sewage District (MMSD) has been forced to release sewage overflow into the Milwaukee river five times this year. “I wouldn’t call it ‘run of the mill’”, said MMSD’s…
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