Some U.S.cities still dump raw sewage directly into rivers or oceans.

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According to the EPA, as of 2018, there are still roughly 850 cities in the United States that use combined sewer systems, which can discharge untreated sewage into bodies of water during heavy rainfall or snowmelt events. Additionally, there are some cities that have aging or malfunctioning sewage treatment plants that may also contribute to raw sewage being discharged into waterways.

Some USCities Still Dump Raw Sewage Directly into Rivers or Oceans