Sea Level Rise Will Inundate Coastal Sewage Plants, Study Says – The Weather Channel
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Article Synopsis – Rising seas will inundate dozens of coastal wastewater treatment centers, leaving an estimated 1.5 million Americans without service by 2030 when levels are expected to rise at least a foot, a new study says. At 6 feet of sea level rise, the number jumps to 27.8 million. The study highlights the notion that sea level rise will have a far greater impact on Americans through compromised infrastructure than through direct flooding. To read the actual article click here.