SCIENCEJul 29 · 20:40 UTCBLOCK CLUB CHICAGORory Quealy

Are Sewer Geysers The New Norm In Chicago? Exploding Manholes Raise Alarm

Chicago experienced sewer geysers after heavy storms caused manholes to erupt with water, attributed to climate change-induced heavy rainfall overwhelming aging infrastructure. Experts like Susannah Drake linked the phenomenon to capacity issues in sewer systems designed for less intense precipitation.

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