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Chicago area urged to curb water use as storms threaten sewer system

As more storms roll in, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District has declared an Overflow Action Day and is urging Chicago-area residents to cut water use (shorter showers, fewer dishwasher runs, delayed laundry) to ease pressure on the Deep Tunnel (TARP) system. Reservoirs are filling quickly, with McCook at about 95% capacity (nearly 5 billion gallons) and Thornton around 58%, raising the risk of overflows that could release untreated sewage into area rivers or Lake Michigan and cause flooding or beach closures.

2 months ago•Source: NBC 5 Chicago

Regional air quality alert as wildfire smoke drifts into central New York

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28.58 min•3 months ago

Regional air quality alert as wildfire smoke drifts into central New York

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Central New York as Canadian wildfire smoke arrives, bringing elevated pollution levels for Wednesday and Thursday; residents, especially children, seniors, and those with respiratory issues, should limit outdoor activity and monitor air quality updates.

via WSTM

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