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Severe flooding in Waseca, Minnesota, has forced untreated wastewater into local lakes, causing environmental and public health concerns. This ongoing issue highlights the city's need for upgraded wastewater infrastructure.

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Flooding forces wastewater in Waseca lakes

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  • Heavy rainfall caused flooding in Waseca, with untreated wastewater entering local lakes. 3s
  • Residents experienced significant property damage, including flooded basements. 36s
  • The city opened valves to drain wastewater into lakes, leading to beach closures. 1m 18s
  • Since 2015, over 37 million gallons of raw sewage have been discharged during storms. 1m 31s
  • The city has requested state funding for wastewater system upgrades but has not yet received it. 1m 46s
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Flooding forces wastewater in Waseca lakes
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Flooding forces wastewater in Waseca lakes

Recent storms in Waseca caused major flooding, sending untreated wastewater into lakes and prompting beach closures.

Flooding forces wastewater in Waseca lakes
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Flooding forces wastewater in Waseca lakes

City leaders admit to pumping over 37 million gallons of raw sewage into the environment since 2015 due to inadequate infrastructure.

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