Winnipeg’s dilution dilemma: A look at the city’s systematic problem with sewer overflow

Winnipeg’s Dilution Dilemma:  Along with the swift arrival of spring comes Winnipeggers’ worries about sewer overflow.  Overflows occur when, during heavy rainfalls or rapid snowmelt, drainage exceeds the capacity of combined sewer systems, which are designed to direct excess drainage into the river.   READ MORE:  The Manitoban – March 20, 2015