Half-Billion Gallons of Raw Sewage Leaked into Mississippi's Pearl River During Flooding, Heavy Rainfall
Chris Sharp studies the water damage from the Pearl River that flooded his neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. Nearly half a billion gallons of raw sewage leaked into the river during the first three months of 2020. The area received excessive rainfall during that period. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) At a Glance The sewage was leaked during the first quarter of the year, according to a report from the city of Jackson.The area saw excessive rainfall during...