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Which Way, L.A.?

Sewage Spills Pollute the Coast after Storms

As Southern California braces for more wet weather late tonight, some areas along the coast are still trying to clean up after last week’s storms. Heavy runoff ruptured sewer mains and disabled pumps, spilling hundreds of thousands of gallons of waste into the ocean. Several beaches in Orange County and San Diego now remain closed.

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KCRW placeholderBy Sara Terry • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

As Southern California braces for more wet weather late tonight, some areas along the coast are still trying to clean up after last week’s storms. Heavy runoff ruptured sewer mains and disabled pumps, spilling hundreds of thousands of gallons of waste into the ocean. Several beaches in Orange County and San Diego now remain closed. Tony Barboza covers beaches and coasts for the Los Angeles Times.

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    Sara Terry

    The Aftermath Project

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    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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