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Raw Sewage Leaks Into Hudson River After Pipe Bursts In Area Raw Sewage Leaks Into Hudson River After Pipe Bursts In Area
Raw Sewage Leaks Into Hudson River After Pipe Bursts In Area Tens-of-thousands of gallons of raw sewage were dumped into the Hudson River when a water main broke in Northern Westchester. Emergency repairs had to be made after a major water main break on Kemeys Avenue in Ossining at approximately 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, near the Kemeys Cove Pump Station. Officials said that once the break was discovered, a contractor was called to repair the break. Tanker trucks arrived at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Sunday and began hauling sewage. According to officials, approximately 15,000 gallons of raw sewage was discharged into the river every hour, though …

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by Zak Failla