People urged to avoid Boston waterways due to sewer overflows
BOSTON - People are asked to avoid several Boston waterways after Saturday's heavy rain triggering sewer overflows.
The Boston Public Health Commission is asking people to avoid contact with the water in Fort Point Channel, Jeffries Point and near the mouth of the Charles River for the next 48 hours.
The discharged or untreated or partially treated sewage creates the risk of health problems because of the very high bacteria levels. This happens when storm water runoff overwhelms the system.
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