Coastal Cities Face Flood Risks Due to Aging Infrastructure and Rising Seas

Climate change and sea level rise present significant challenges for coastal cities with combined sewer systems, such as Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. These cities face the growing risk of untreated sewage inundation during floods, exacerbated by the design of their aging infrastructure. Researchers at Drexel University are highlighting the urgent need for innovative stormwater management strategies to address this pressing public health issue.

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