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Melting Snow Causes Estimated 100,000 Gallons Of Sewage To SpiIl In Hudson

The Department of Environmental Conservation reported that a wet weather event (melting snow) caused a major sewage spill Sunday in the Albany area that could impact Hudson Valley residents.

Residents are hoping a sewage spill in the Albany area doesn't reach the Hudson Valley.

Residents are hoping a sewage spill in the Albany area doesn't reach the Hudson Valley.

 Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Skip Pearlman

An estimated 100,000 gallons of untreated sewage flowed into the Hudson for over an hour on March 19 at approximately 2:15 p.m., according to the DEC.

Some communities in the Hudson Valley use water from the Hudson as a backup water supply, according to the agency.

Melting snow apparently caused the event, with the excess running water causing the overflow.

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