Overwhelmed sewer systems take toll on beaches
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 00:30
in Earth & Climate
Heavy storms ruptured mains and disabled pumps, spilling thousands of gallons of sewage into the ocean along Southern California's coast.Last week's rainstorms offered stark illustrations of the destructive power of a strong downpour: Homes besieged by mud, flooded roadways and beaches littered with washed-up garbage.