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Bay Area to Spend $11 Billion on Wastewater Upgrades to Combat Algal Blooms
Jul 12, 2024, 01:30 AM
Bay Area cities and counties are set to make significant upgrades to their aging wastewater facilities to comply with new regulations aimed at protecting the San Francisco Bay from harmful algal blooms. The upgrades, which are estimated to cost $11 billion, are necessary to address the issue of algae blooms caused by pollutants such as human waste. These algal blooms have been detrimental to fish and other wildlife in the bay. The new regulations and subsequent upgrades are expected to help mitigate this environmental problem.
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