Beating CSOs in Seatown

Seattle has negotiated a unique consent decree that allows it to target stormwater runoff projects ahead of CSOs and SSOs.
Beating CSOs in Seatown
Frank McDonald oversees field operations and maintenance for Seattle Public Utilities.

Like many cities, Seattle, Wash., has had its share of problems with combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). In 2012, more than 154 million gallons of raw sewage and stormwater spilled into the water bodies around the city.

However, a unique consent...

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