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Wayne County warns of contaminated waterways following powerful storms

Rivers and lakes could be contaminated with partially treated sewage and stormwater

By Steve Neavling

Wayne County has declared a state of emergency and issued a public health advisory after severe thunderstorms swept across metro Detroit, causing flooding, contaminated water, and widespread damage. The county warned residents in a health advisory to avoid contact with all rivers and streams because of contamination from flood runoff and wastewater overflows...

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