Federal officials are saying a dead body that was found stuck in a Tijuana, Mexico, lift station is responsible for sewage backup that spilled 14.5 million gallons of wastewater into San Diego.
The body caused a buildup of trash around the lift station, which eventually plugged it up and caused the spill, which was a mix of treated and untreated wastewater.Police in Mexico are investigating the death.EPA Invites 38 Projects to Apply for WIFIA Loans
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News Briefs: Dead Body Trapped in Lift Station Causes Wastewater Spill in San Diego
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