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Giant Tunnel Prevents Untreated Sewage From Entering Anacostia River

Heavy rains used to cause billions of gallons of waste from D.C.'s combined sewers to overflow into the Anacostia River.

Now a giant tunnel built by DC Water captures 90% of the sewage overflows and sends it for treatment. Another tunnel is under construction that should prevent nearly 100% of overflows, says Anacostia Riverkeeper.

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