Post-storm health concerns: Compromised water quality, gastrointestinal illnesses spike

SOUTHEASTERN, N.C. — Hurricane Florence left its mark across Southeastern N.C. with cracked trees and downed power lines, but the storm also wreaked havoc on sewage systems and wastewater treatment facilities as well. With millions of gallons of both treated and untreated sewage into local waterways illnesses due to wading in flood waters or swimming … Continue reading Post-storm health concerns: Compromised water quality, gastrointestinal illnesses spike