sewer system
Coverage of sewer system in the Nexus archive.
- Illinois contractor goes missing in sewer after being swept away by stormwaters alongside colleague
Two workers were trapped by rising stormwaters in a sewer system beneath a street in Downers Grove. Only one has been rescued.
- Marshville sewer limits put 2 housing developments on hold
Marshville's lack of sewer capacity has stalled two housing developments, including a 55-and-older community, as the town seeks state funding to expand its wastewater system. A court-ordered deadline requires Marshville to stop using Union County's sewer system by July 31, but infrastructure upgrades, including larger pipes and repairing Anson County pump stations, are needed to meet the requirement.
- City says 'flushable' wipes not really flushable, causing stinky problems
The City and County of Honolulu warns residents against flushing 'flushable wipes' due to sewer system clogs and costly backups. These wipes, marketed as flushable, are causing significant infrastructure issues.
- What it's like to go inside New York City's dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers
New York City's sewer system has seen recent unauthorized entries, prompting police investigation. Former urban explorer Steve Duncan described the dangers, including cockroaches, pathogens, and hazardous fumes like hydrogen sulfide, while noting the tunnels' historical significance and structural risks.
- ‘Smell like death': What it's like inside NYC's dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers
Former urban explorer Steve Duncan describes navigating New York City's sewer system as dangerous and unpleasant due to cockroaches, pathogens, and hazards like hydrogen sulfide. Recent incidents of people entering sewers in Brooklyn and Queens prompted NYPD warnings about the risks, though officials say there's no public threat. The city's 7,400-mile sewer network includes historic tunnels repurposed from natural waterways.
- Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators
A series of sightings of people entering and exiting New York City's sewer system at night has confused residents and prompted police investigations into the mysterious activity.
- Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators
Videos showing groups of people entering New York City's sewer system at night have baffled residents and investigators, with police now probing the underground activity.
- Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators
Videos showing groups of people entering New York City's sewer system at night have confused residents and investigators. Police are now probing the underground activity as the city seeks answers.
- Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators
A series of sightings of people entering New York City's sewer system at night has caused confusion among residents and investigators, with police now investigating the underground activity.
- Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators
Videos of groups entering New York City's sewer system at night have confused residents and investigators, prompting police to investigate the underground activity.
- Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators
Videos of groups of people entering New York City's sewer system at night have confused residents and investigators. The activity has sparked curiosity about the purpose behind the subterranean movements.
- New York police investigate videos of men emerging from city's sewer system
New York police are investigating videos showing men emerging from the city's sewer system. Authorities have warned that entering the sewer system is illegal and extremely dangerous.
- NYPD investigating after surveillance video captures group entering sewers through manholes
The NYPD is investigating after surveillance video showed a group entering New York City sewers through a manhole on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn and reemerging hours later. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection confirmed no damage to the sewer system but warned against unauthorized entry due to hazards. Another group was also seen entering a different manhole under similar circumstances.
- Large groups of men twice seen climbing in and out of manholes in Brooklyn for unknown reason
Large groups of men entered the sewer system twice through manholes in two different Brooklyn neighborhoods with large Jewish populations this week, according to police. The reason for the activity remains unknown.
- Weather tracker: flash floods in New York and a heat dome in Europe
New York City experienced flash flooding in Brooklyn and Queens due to heavy rainfall overwhelming the sewer system, causing dangerous conditions and infrastructure disruptions. Meanwhile, France broke May temperature records as part of a heat dome affecting Europe.
- Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel
Armed men in Naples held 25 people hostage during a bank robbery before escaping through the city's sewer system. The robbers evaded capture by using an underground tunnel connected to the sewer network.
- Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel
Armed men in Naples held 25 people hostage during a bank robbery and escaped through the city's sewer system. The robbers evaded capture by using the underground tunnel network.