"We have a $1-billion plan over the next 25 years which is in the process -- large retention tanks and trunk sewers -- which will over time solve the problem of sewage leaks," said Councillor Adam Giambrone, a member of Toronto's public works committee.
"Today it happens and is common around the world. Toronto is implementing a plan to eliminate the problem."
In 2006, a storm was expected to overwhelm the Ashbridge's Bay waste-water treatment plant.
PERMISSION
The city was given permission by Ontario's environment ministry to discharge partially treated water into the lake to try and ensure sewage did not back up into people's basements in the east end. Toronto Water forgot to close the bypass gates and sewage flowed into the lake for three days.
Source: Torontosun.com
I saw this on the cover of The Sun the other day, and meant to check it out. I just remembered tonight. The first question that comes to my mind is; Why didn't I see this story anywhere else? Seems to have been hushed, although it could be that I just missed it at Thestar.com or elsewhere.
I am the first to admit that I am not a fan of The Sun, but I am glad they printed this, although I think it is very poorly written and hard to figure out exactly what they are trying to say. Read it and make your own opinion.
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